Tummy tuck for 20's

[audreysmommy 0]

How many of you who are in your twenties have had a Tummy Tuck? I am just starting out on this thing, the band was placed only a few weeks ago, but I am just wondering. I was under the impression that most younger people would not need this if they exercised regularly. I understand that everyone loses at their own pace/rate/etc, so I guess I am wondering the odds of exercising regularly and still needing a tummy tuck.

[FighterGirl 1]

I needed a Tummy Tuck in the worse way. I had killer muscles under all that extra skin and now you can actually see the hard work. Excess skin has a lot to do with how much you weighed, how quickly you lost it and plain old genetics. I know 20 something patients who need neck lifts, so it is really a luck of the draw sort of thing.

[Pushin10 0]

I am at the end of the spectrum (29) but I have 3 consults scheduled for abdominoplasty, Lipo in my chest, neck lift and maybe the arms. I feel if you are more than 100lbs over your goal weight you will need PS. Good luck.

[audreysmommy 0]

Thanks! How much does all of that cost if you don't mind me asking

[Pushin10 0]

Dallas PS gave me a range for the abdominoplasty from 6k to 8k and Shreveport PS was in the range of 8k to 12k. I estimate 6k for each additional item bring me up to about 20k in total but the average that I have seen in the surgery forum for having just you stomach done is around 10k. I will shoot you an email when I get all the final financial numbers over the next 3 weeks.

[Pushin10 0]

I re-read your original post and by the way I was under the same impression as you about the skin going back in place but unfortunately in my case it has not and I do cardio 7 days a week and alternate weight lifting upper body and lower body every other day. I am pleased with my rapid weight loss over the last 11 months and would have probably not stuck to the program if the weight was not falling off quickly so if I have to have an additional surgery because of the excess skin that is perfectly ok with me. Don't get me wrong, I look great with my clothes on...lol I just wish that I had known about the flabby skin issue earlier or someone had told me because I would have started saving money much sooner.

[audreysmommy 0]

That is exactly why I wanted to know, because of the money thing. I got very lucky with the band, tricare paid the whole thing for me. If I had to pay myself it would have taken YEARS for me to come up with that much. How much does an angioplasty cost anyway? I think I'll start saving now, and if it ends up I don't need one then I will put a down payment on a house, or fulfill the life dream of going to Italy. Either way, it will be money well spent.

[Pushin10 0]

I just got done with my initial consult with Dr. James Kadi in Dallas and he has quoted $12,500 for abdominoplasty and a chest reduction. He quoted a second surgery for my arms at $6,700 so I would imagine just the abdominoplasty would be around 8k by itself. This includes an overnight stay at the hospital, all initial and followup visits, bloodwork, hospital costs and anesthesia.

I have a friend who used Tricare and they covered her plastic surgery. I think that she had to go through some hoops but it may be worth you checking into and getting the ball rolling now if that is something that you want.

[audreysmommy 0]

That is a lot! But I know it is definitely worth it. I will check out the tricare thing, thanks for letting me know!