Tummy Tuck Before and After Skinny:  How Maintains His Weight Loss After ‘tummy Tuck,’ Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery!

According to a pilot study published in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) can result in significant and long-term weight loss for many patients, especially those who were overweight or obese prior to surgery (ASPS).

According to a study by ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Rex Edward Moulton-Barrett of Alameda Hospital and colleagues, long-term weight loss following abdominoplasty may be linked to enhanced satiety (feeling full after eating). The researchers talk about “neuroendocrine mechanisms” that could help people lose weight following abdominoplasty.

High Rate of Sustained Weight Loss after ‘Tummy Tuck:

In 20 women, the researchers looked at short- and long-term weight loss after abdominoplasty. Abdominoplasty, also known as a “tummy tuck,” is a cosmetic surgical operation that removes extra abdominal fat and skin. The average amount of abdominal tissue resected for the 20 women was about five pounds.

After a year, 14 of the women had lost weight that was larger than the amount of tissue removed. At one year, patients with a BMI more than or equal to 24.5 had sustained long-term weight loss. One year later, they had lost an average of 4.5 percent of their initial BMI. A normal BMI is from 18.5 to 25, overweight ranges from 25 to 30, and obese ranges from 30 to 40.

After abdominoplasty, the other six ladies also lost weight to some extent. After a year, they had regained weight and their BMI had climbed.

Women with an initial BMI of 24.5 or higher, just below the overweight borderline, were more likely to lose weight over time. Only one of the 14 women who lost weight for a long time had a BMI of less than 24.5 at the start.

Women who had more superfluous abdominal tissue removed during abdominoplasty were also more likely to lose weight over time. More than 4.5 pounds of tissue was removed from 12 of the 14 women who had lost weight for a lengthy time.

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Can a ‘Cosmetic’ Procedure Help Patients Lose Weight?

Increased satiety was found to be a key factor in long-term weight loss. Following abdominoplasty, three-quarters of women felt improved fullness, either after eating or during the day.

New treatments are needed to accomplish and sustain weight loss as obesity rates in the United States continue to rise. Gastric bypass surgery and other bariatric surgical procedures are among the few treatments that result in long-term weight loss, although they are often reserved for individuals with severe obesity (BMI of 40 or above).

Abdominoplasty, on the other hand, is open to a broader variety of patients who want to shrink their abdomen and improve its appearance. According to Dr. Moulton-Barrett and colleagues, “whether or not long-term weight loss is connected with abdominoplasty has been lightly explored and remained disputed.”

The current research suggests that many patients lose weight permanently after abdominoplasty, particularly those who were overweight or obese prior to the procedure. The researchers found that “satiety appears to be a key contributing factor, as does the amount of fat removed.”

Dr. Moulton-Barrett and coauthors write, “We hypothesize that the greater satiety noticed in our patients is connected to alterations in the neuroendocrine system.” Removing fat cells from the abdomen may result in lower amounts of appetite-regulating hormones generated by fatty tissues. However, more research is required to corroborate this notion.

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Tummy Tuck Surgery Before & After:

Take a look at how a stomach tuck might improve the appearance of your midsection. Even with proper food and exercise, weak or divided muscles in the abdomen region might occur. Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, can help with these difficulties by correcting weaker abdominal muscles and removing extra skin and fat.

By visiting our plastic surgery information center today, you can learn more about tummy tuck surgery offered by UF Health cosmetic surgeons and see if you’re a good candidate for this operation.