Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss
Go see a board certified plastic and let him examine you to determine which type of tummy tuck will work best for you. It may be one that goes all the way around to the back.
The previous C-Section is not a problem. In fact, your plastic surgeon will just remove that scar and replace it with the new one. (Ronald V. DeMars, MD, Portland Plastic Surgeon)
Congrats on your Weight Loss
Your previous c-section will not affect your results. If you post pictures of your skin (belly), we may be able to give you more specific advice. (David Shafer, MD, New York Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy Tuck after Massive Weight Loss and C-section
A tummy tuck should really improve the “squishy” skin situation and allow your clothes to fit much better. Normally with that much weight loss the skin is quite redundant and removing it makes a very satisfying difference.
Your c-section should not really influence the tummy tuck, as long as it has healed well. On the other hand, if the C-section has left a depressed scar, the tummy tuck is a chance to smooth things out.
C-section scars are usually removed with the excess lower abdominal skin. (Joseph Mele, MD, Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tucks can improve abdominal contour after c-sections
Abdominoplasty often uses the c-section incision to remove the extra skin and repair the abdominal muscle that was split open for the delivery. In tightening the muscle the contour improves and enhances the waist line.
C-sections often make the abdominoplasty technically more challenging however the results similar. (Charles Perry, MD, Sacramento Plastic Surgeon)
Weight loss and tummy tuck
Good job losing the weight. Remember a tummy tuck is not a weight losing operation. You may lose a few pounds when the excess abdominal skin is removed but that is always less than people expect. The operation is designed to remove the skin excess, and tighten the muscle layer of your abdomen to create a flatter contour.
The c section scar will be replaced by your tummy tuck scar in most cases. I would consult with your plastic surgeon about the details of the surgery and see whether he or she would prefer to have you lose more weight if that is your goal. (Ralph R. Garramone, MD, Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy Tuck Results after Weight Loss and C-Section
You are already far ahead towards achieving your goals. While you may be frustrated with the scale’s refusal to move despite your hard workout program, there can be many reasons why you have hit this plateau. Our bodies are very efficient energy saving machines and when our body senses we are taking in less calories than we are using, the body will readjust its metabolism to conserve more energy.
The way to “beat” this system is to vary your workout program and its intensity regularly. A personal trainer can help you with this effort. Another reason why your weight may be stable despite your workout program is that you are building muscle mass at the same time you are continuing to lose fat.
Since muscle weighs more than fat, despite getting trimmer and more fit, your weight may actually be stable. Again, a personal trainer can help you determine your body fat percentage and determine if this is the case in your situation.
Regarding your desire for a Tummy Tuck, you have already achieved one of the hardest parts of the process; finding and selecting a plastic surgeon you have trust and confidence in their judgement and skills.
Your plastic surgeon can determine if a tummy tuck is right for you and when in your weight loss process would be the best time for you to proceed. Please ask to spend some time with your surgeon and discuss you concerns. I am sure you will get the advice you are seeking.
For most patients, the history of a prior C-section will not detract from their final tummy tuck results. Again, a great question to ask you surgeon. (Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD, Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon)