I am 5'1, 160 lbs. BMI = 31. Am I ok to move forward with tummy tuck? If so, what kind? I do not want the FDL scar, if it can be helped. I am concerned about subcutaneous vs. visceral fat. I've lost 82 lbs
Answer: Time for Tummy Tuck Congratulations on your weight loss. You are at a healthy BMI and ready for your goal Abdominoplasty. I would recommend a lipo-abdominoplasty with lateral hip extension. Subcutaneous fat will be thinned with the lipo. Visceral fat cannot be eliminated through anything other than diffuse weight loss. I would recommend booking a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to start planning your surgical plan.
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Answer: Time for Tummy Tuck Congratulations on your weight loss. You are at a healthy BMI and ready for your goal Abdominoplasty. I would recommend a lipo-abdominoplasty with lateral hip extension. Subcutaneous fat will be thinned with the lipo. Visceral fat cannot be eliminated through anything other than diffuse weight loss. I would recommend booking a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to start planning your surgical plan.
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Answer: Timing for a tummy tuck It seems you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck if your weight has stabilized. It is best to talk to a plastic surgeon who specializes in tummy tucks to give you a good idea of what your expectations should be. You would probably need an extended tummy tuck and while you would lose your role of extra fat, you might expect to have quite a full profile because of visceral fat. Many patients are extremely happy to lose the extra skin and fat of the abdominal wall even though they maintain some of that fullness. Good luck!
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Answer: Timing for a tummy tuck It seems you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck if your weight has stabilized. It is best to talk to a plastic surgeon who specializes in tummy tucks to give you a good idea of what your expectations should be. You would probably need an extended tummy tuck and while you would lose your role of extra fat, you might expect to have quite a full profile because of visceral fat. Many patients are extremely happy to lose the extra skin and fat of the abdominal wall even though they maintain some of that fullness. Good luck!
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June 9, 2025
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June 9, 2025
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June 1, 2025
Answer: Full tummy tuck or circumferential Nice job on the weight loss! An in person assessment can determine the amount of subcutaneous fat that can be removed, and whether its removal will achieve your goals. If it will, a full tummy tuck that possibly extends around the sides and maybe to the back (circumferential tummy tuck) may be suitable, depending on the extent of loose skin/excess fat on your back.
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June 1, 2025
Answer: Full tummy tuck or circumferential Nice job on the weight loss! An in person assessment can determine the amount of subcutaneous fat that can be removed, and whether its removal will achieve your goals. If it will, a full tummy tuck that possibly extends around the sides and maybe to the back (circumferential tummy tuck) may be suitable, depending on the extent of loose skin/excess fat on your back.
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May 22, 2025
Answer: Additional weigth lose helloi for a good result, we recommend you to lose additional 10 kgs. And consideirng the lose skin, you may need a FDL scar, otherwise you upper tummy area will not be smooth
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May 22, 2025
Answer: Additional weigth lose helloi for a good result, we recommend you to lose additional 10 kgs. And consideirng the lose skin, you may need a FDL scar, otherwise you upper tummy area will not be smooth
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Thank you for your question! Congratulations on the weight loss! As long as you are a year out from your weight loss surgery and are stable in your weight. You are a great candidate for a lower body lift, which is also known as a circular tummy tuck, that will help eliminate all the skin from your lower back as well as your abdomen. however, if you are still looking to lose weight, I would suggest to do so before submitting yourself to Plastic Surgery so it doesn’t affect your outcome. The FDL incision is always recommended. If there’s more skin in the upper abdomen that is usually the only way to successfully remove it however, if you’re not comfortable, it is something that you can consider in the future after your initial surgery.
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May 21, 2025
Answer: Thank you for your question! Congratulations on the weight loss! As long as you are a year out from your weight loss surgery and are stable in your weight. You are a great candidate for a lower body lift, which is also known as a circular tummy tuck, that will help eliminate all the skin from your lower back as well as your abdomen. however, if you are still looking to lose weight, I would suggest to do so before submitting yourself to Plastic Surgery so it doesn’t affect your outcome. The FDL incision is always recommended. If there’s more skin in the upper abdomen that is usually the only way to successfully remove it however, if you’re not comfortable, it is something that you can consider in the future after your initial surgery.
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