Gaining weight after abdominoplasty can present a real problem. Tension is placed on the previous incision that can lead to a widened scar. The added adipose tissue can stretch the skin of the abdomen, negating the effects of tummy-tuck surgery. It is best to be at a stable target weight prior to undertaking any form of body reshaping. Otherwise the results will be compromised.
Jacob Gerzenshtein, MD, FACS,
A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
