Can a tummy tuck or an abdominoplasty help me lose weight?
A tummy tuck is not a good way to lose weight. Normally, the weight of the skin that is removed is on the order of 1 to 5 pounds, although it can be as much as 10 pounds or more in extreme cases. Skin itself, although it may look like a lot of heavy material, does not weigh as much as some other types of tissue. A patient’s weight should be at their desired goal and stable for at least 3 months prior to surgery. The surgery will be easier for the patient to undergo and for the surgeon to perform.
