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Ive lost a lot of weight so far, but I still have more to go. Can I have a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty now?

April 26, 2017Abdominoplasty Lost tuck TUMMY weight

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Ive lost a lot of weight so far, but I still have more to go. Can I have a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty now?

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It is best to be at your ideal, target weight before having a tummy tuck, a weight you believe you can maintain without either losing or gaining weight. Your weight should be stable for at least three months prior to surgery. If you lose additional weight after your surgery, folds in the skin are likely to form again and you may want additional surgery to correct them. If you gain weight, you may find yourself needing additional surgery later to correct the same problems. Dr. Pittman–Waller does not perform abdominoplasties on patients who have a body mass index, or BMI, greater than 30. In other words, you can be overweight, but not obese. The risk of surgical complications increases significantly for patients with a BMI over 30.