Weight changes before and after Tummy Tuck - what is a safe range?

Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on the impressive weight loss! generally staying within 5-10 pounds of your goal is ideal. Hope this helps.

Thank you for your question. There is no definite answer to your question since there are many unique factors for each patient, that could affect their results differently after weight fluctuations. For example, every person tends to store fat in different areas of their body. Also, depending on the abdominal skin tone, the effect of weight fluctuations will vary. A person with excellent tone might find that their tummy still remains tight even after losing a large amount of weight, whereas a person with extensive stretch marks and poor skin tone might develop laxity with a much smaller weight loss. I do agree with your post that if you are planning to lose weight it makes sense to do this before the tummy tuck.

Thanks for your question. It is difficult to provide a proper evaluation without pictures. I suggest you upload pictures of your front side and back. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.