Tummy tuck what to expect
What Kind of Results Should I Expect from a Tummy Tuck?
Great posted photos and great weight loss. I recommend an extended tummy tuck. Seek in person opinions from boarded PSs in your area. (Darryl J. Blinski, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
Body Contouring after massive Weight Loss
Abdominoplasty / Tummy tuck / Body Contouring after massive weight loss is a very different procedure than that performed in someone who has not undergone that kind of weight loss and who does not have the degree of skin laxity that you demonstrate in your photos.
Abdominoplasty what to expect
It is important that you seek someone experienced in treating patients like yourself – a board-certified plastic surgery with experience in treating weight loss patients. A traditional abdominoplasty will not be sufficient for you.
You may require a procedure with either a circumferential (all the way around – not just abdominal) scar or the so-called inverted “T” scar in order to deal effectively with the degree of skin laxity you have. (Robert H. Gotkin, MD, Manhattan Plastic Surgeon)
“T” abdominopasty
Tummy tuck sugery what to expect
You can have the extra skin removed and most likely need a full horizontal and a vertical incision all the way to the top of the abdomen to get the smoothest result. You will not get washboard abs but can remove the excess skin. Go to a plastic surgeon very experienced in weight loss reconstruction. (Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck after massive weight loss
You have had a massive weight loss, and this has left a lot of excess skin. It might be possible to get a reasonable result which you will be happy with with a traditional tummy tuck which leaves you with a scar across the lower bakini line.
Tummy tuck what to expect before and after
However, it would probably leave you with a lateral excess of skin which is not corrected by this procedure. Some patients require an additional vertical scar in the middle of the stomach to remove this lateral excess. The inverted “T” scar is very noticeable, but if scars don’t bother you this is the best way to deal with the vertical and lateral skin looseness. (Victor Au, MD, Chapel Hill Plastic Surgeon)
Depends
You need a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience with weight loss patients. You have a lot of extra skin and with a well done tummy tuck, you should have a good result.
Tummy tuck what to expect photos
The doctor needs to make sure they remove enough skin. If you have children, you may need more surgery as you will stretch out your abdomen again. (William B. Rosenblatt, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck after weight loss
First of all congratulations on your weight loss. Secondly; a tummy tuck may not be enough for you. You need a body lift. Tummy tucks work for people who have looseness and muscle separation only. See a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in weight loss patients.
Knowing what not to do, is what separates the good surgeons from the bad. I wish you luck and sincerely tell you. You are half way towards a great body. (Ayman Hakki, MD, Washington DC Plastic Surgeon)
