Losing weight is no easy task. It requires motivation, dedication, and strict adherence to a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, at the end of this hard work often comes a new set of challenges. Significant weight loss can leave pockets of stubborn fat and loose, sagging skin. Luckily, our renowned surgical team has the skills and tools to help you cross the finish line on your weight loss journey and achieve the body image you desire.
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a popular cosmetic procedure to remove excess fat and skin. Many people have questions regarding how much weight is typically lost with a tummy tuck.
A common misconception about a tummy tuck is that it is a weight loss procedure. A tummy tuck will not help you lose significant weight and is not a good procedure for people who are still in the beginning or middle stages of their weight loss journey. It is intended for people who have already lost the bulk of the weight they desire and now need help with skin tightening and stubborn areas of fat that have been resistant to diet and exercise changes.
The average amount of weight lost with a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is around three to five pounds. Your plastic surgeon may have removed more tissue than that during your tummy tuck if you had excess fat and skin around your midsection before your surgery, which, depending on the patient, may result in additional pounds lost. Every patient is unique with a different body type, shape, and size. Your average weight loss after a tummy tuck will depend on your behavior and lifestyle choices.
If you are a new mom who has lost a significant amount of baby weight, you may lose as much additional weight from an abdominoplasty as people who get tummy tucks for general reasons. However, all pregnancies are different, and a tummy tuck may have a different effect on your body than it does on another new mother.
You may not eat as much as you did during your pregnancy, and after your tummy tuck, you may be motivated to exercise more. These postsurgical factors will affect how much weight you lose after abdominoplasty.
Because of the nature of this surgical procedure, a tummy tuck will alter your body’s shape and volume. You may be able to wear shirts, belts, and pants that are significantly smaller after abdominoplasty, depending on how much skin and fat tissue Dr. Seth Eberlin removes.
The traditional tummy tuck involves the removal of excess fat and skin adjacent to your midsection. This can be combined with liposuction, where Dr. Seth Eberlin removes more fatty tissue from your lower back and hips, which results in more significant initial weight loss with tummy tuck surgery. In contrast, with a mini tummy tuck, you may lose just a few pounds.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Seth Eberlin, M.D., at Golden Hills Plastic Surgery, will be happy to answer any questions you may have about surgery and explain how much weight is typically lost with a tummy tuck. He will discuss your aesthetic goals and devise a plan for your individual needs.
Dr. Eberlin will guide you through every step of your abdominoplasty and beyond so that you can safely maintain your tummy tuck results through effective weight management. Schedule your consultation today.
