47 Y/O, 160 lbs. Is a revision or mini tuck needed to lose the weight I've gained after my abdominoplasty 3 years ago?

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Age 47, 160 pounds,, abdominoplasty 3 years ago, 130 pounds at the time. Weight gain of 30 pounds over past 3 years now carry weight above scar. Revision or mini tuck needed or have people had luck losing weight gained after a tuck?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

A revision of your tummy tuck will remove excess skin.  Liposuction can address subcutaneous fat.  However neither will help with weight loss nor will be able to address visceral fat (fat around the organs).  I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.  Together you can decide what is recommended for you based on your surgical goals.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mmm323,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Weight loss is needed to loose weight, not the tummy tuck, especially with internal fat.  Set your goal to loose the weight.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Your post speaks for itself.

You gain 30 pounds and you don’t like the way it looks.
Seems like the first thing to do is to shed the 30 pounds you’ve gained.

Weight loss isn’t difficult but does take some discipline and taking ownership of the food you eat and lifestyle lived.

It’s unlikely further surgery is going to compensate well for obesity after having had a tummy tuck.

Without pictures we can’t make an assessment.

Even so it seems fairly reasonable to recommend weight loss in your case.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

47 Y/O, 160 lbs. Is a revision or mini tuck needed to lose the weight I've gained after my abdominoplasty 3 years ago?

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