I am 22 years old and after losing a significant amount of weight I developed many stretch marks on my stomach and very loose skin. Even though I haven't had children and don't plan to until I'm in my mid thirties, would a doctor still be willing to perform a Tummy tuck on me considering I would be 23 when I would like it done?
Answer: You're Not "Too Young" For a Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question regarding whether 23 is too young for a tummy tuck after significant weight loss.
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Answer: You're Not "Too Young" For a Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question regarding whether 23 is too young for a tummy tuck after significant weight loss.
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July 17, 2019
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and congratulation for your weight loss. Yes you can have this procedure but I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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July 17, 2019
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and congratulation for your weight loss. Yes you can have this procedure but I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
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April 26, 2015
Answer: Too Young for Tummy Tuck? Congratulations on your weight loss! You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Yes, you will be able to undergo tummy tuck surgery regardless of your young age. When the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with. Then, learn about the pros/cons/risks/complications associated with the procedure. You may find the attached link, dedicated to tummy tuck surgery concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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April 26, 2015
Answer: Too Young for Tummy Tuck? Congratulations on your weight loss! You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Yes, you will be able to undergo tummy tuck surgery regardless of your young age. When the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with. Then, learn about the pros/cons/risks/complications associated with the procedure. You may find the attached link, dedicated to tummy tuck surgery concerns, helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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June 17, 2009
Answer: The question is if your belly is affecting your qaulity of life now Most of us would agree that in an ideal world, you would have your tummy tuck after you're done having kids. However, with the growing number of patients like yourself who have experienced massive weight loss, the question we need to ask is if the excess hanging skin and fat is affecting your quality of life in a significantly negative way. For most folks, the answer to this is "yes". We then need to weigh this against the downsides of having the tummy tuck before your pregnancies, the biggest downside being that you will likely need it redone after you're done with childbearing.
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June 17, 2009
Answer: The question is if your belly is affecting your qaulity of life now Most of us would agree that in an ideal world, you would have your tummy tuck after you're done having kids. However, with the growing number of patients like yourself who have experienced massive weight loss, the question we need to ask is if the excess hanging skin and fat is affecting your quality of life in a significantly negative way. For most folks, the answer to this is "yes". We then need to weigh this against the downsides of having the tummy tuck before your pregnancies, the biggest downside being that you will likely need it redone after you're done with childbearing.
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June 17, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck after massive weight loss in a young patient Our teaching as plastic surgeons is not to perform a tummy tuck on women who are contemplating becoming pregnant again. The reason presumably is that a pregnancy will negate the results of an abdominoplasty, and it might have to be done again.
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June 17, 2009
Answer: Tummy tuck after massive weight loss in a young patient Our teaching as plastic surgeons is not to perform a tummy tuck on women who are contemplating becoming pregnant again. The reason presumably is that a pregnancy will negate the results of an abdominoplasty, and it might have to be done again.
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