How much weight to lose before tummy tuck
Everyone knows how difficult it is lose weight much less 100 pounds. In order for you to get the best long-term result it would be best for you to lose most of the remaining 30 pounds. It is very likely that if you lost 30 pounds after your abdominoplasty you would have some loose skin. This can be avoided if you can get closer to your goal of 135 pounds. (John J. Edney, MD, Omaha Plastic Surgeon)
For the best result following TT, you should reach your target weight and maintain it for 6 months. Then you will be pleased with the outcome. If you have it now, subsequent weight loss will create excess skin. If your weight has not remained stable for 6 months the there is a high chance that it could rebound and affect the end result. (Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS, Sydney Plastic Surgeon)
How much weight to lose before a tummy tuck
Generally I advise patients to lose all of their weight prior to surgery to achieve the best result. Sometimes patterns will plateau and cannot seem to lose any more weight. It may be reasonable to proceed with tummy tuck surgery knowing that if you lose more weight after surgery, there can be more redundant skin.
This can result in a second operation to remove the extra skin. Some patients are willing to take to risk. If you can tough if it out for the next 30lbs, I would advise the you try. (Matthew H. Steele, MD, Fort Worth Plastic Surgeon)
For a person who has lost 100 pounds and intend to loose additional 30 pounds , it is more appropriate to weight until she/he reaches the practical ideal weight before undergoing tummt tuck. Gaining weight would not ruin or compromise the result of abdominoplasty, however loosing weight makes the abdominal skin to become loose and unattractive. (Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD, Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon)
How much weight to lose before abdominoplasty
Reaching your weight loss goals is optimal for the best results of the tummy tuck procedure to be achieved. This will ensure that you maintain a tight contour and result without requiring revision later down the road as you lost more weight. (Jeffrey W. Hall, MD, Austin Plastic Surgeon)
It’s fantastic that you’re so close to your goal of 135. Are you aiming for 135 because it’s a healthy weight for you, and you’re hoping to remain there? If the answer is yes, then I would recommend waiting until you reach it before getting a tummy tuck. This is because depending on your body type and size, you may find that losing that last 30 pounds further affects your body contour.
You should reach your goal weight and then get the tummy tuck, since you can address all of the loose skin you may have developed. That way, you will be happier with the results and they won’t be negatively affected by your further expected weight loss.
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If another 30 pounds is actually unrealistic for you, and you’re just “pushing it”, then it might be better to pursue a tummy tuck now if you’ve been at this weight for a while. (Jerome Edelstein, MD, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
My answer depends on examining the patient’s abdomen. A lot of patients think they need to lose more weight but actually they are just carrying extra skin on their abdomen and there is no more fat to come off that area.
Sometimes having the loose skin removed gives an added motivation for further weight loss. It really becomes a discussion with the patients and their preferences. (Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
How much weight to lose before tummy tuck operation
Typically I like patients to be within 20 pounds of their ideal achievable weight prior to a tummy tuck. Emphasis on the word: Achievable! So, if in your heart of hearts you think you can lose another 30 pounds, try to lose another 10 or 15 before your tummy tuck. I find it is extremely motivating to set a surgery date so that you have to lose the weight by then. (James N. Romanelli, MD, FACS, Long Island Plastic Surgeon)
As for proceeding with your abdominoplasty, it depends on you. If your BMI is less than 30, I’d say you could certainly have an abdominoplasty. I would warn you, however, that if you then lost more weight, you would likely notice additional skin excess.
You would then require another surgery to address this. If you want to help pay for private school for your plastic surgeon’s kids, then certainly go this route.
How much weight to lose before tummy tuck surgery
Otherwise, I suggest you reach your optimal weight, and maintain that weight for at least 3-6 months prior to having your abdominoplasty. Keep in mind that you will have about 6 weeks of down-time after your abdominoplasty, and accordingly may gain some weight during that time. (Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C), Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
In order for optimal results, it is best if you are at a stable weight. A few pounds in either direction is not a problem. Losing a great deal of weight after an abdominoplasty can improve your overall shape, but may lead to skin redundancy in the lower abdominal area.
If this occurs, most patients will request a revisional surgery. This procedure is usually not as involved as the initial surgery, but does require additional recovery time. A significant amount of weight gain can negatively impact the tummy tuck result and should be avoided if possible.
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Abdominoplasty is not a weight loss procedure, but one designed to improve the shape of the abdomen. The happiest and most successful patients are those with a moderate amount of skin and abdominal wall laxity, who are at a stable weight and have realistic expectations with regard to the outcome. (Russell Ashinoff, MD, FACS, Red Bank Plastic Surgeon)
Be patient and wait until you reach your goal weight or your weight plateaus and you can not lose any more weght with a reasonable diet and activity level. If you operate too soon and remove your excess skin; additional weight loss may just leave you with more loose tummy skin. Its better to reach your bottom sustainable weight prior to surgery rather than to require a revision later after further weight loss. (Douglas J. Raskin, MD, DMD, Colorado Springs Plastic Surgeon)
