I underwent gastric bypass surgery in 2006 and successfully maintained my weight until giving birth to my son in 2011. Throughout my pregnancy, I remained a size 12, only needing to unbutton the top button of my jeans in the last month. However, within three months after giving birth, I gained 80 pounds and was diagnosed with PCOS. I was prescribed 2000mg of metformin daily and managed to lose 30 pounds, but then became pregnant with my second son. Since then, I have been struggling to lose weight. I engage in regular speed walking for four miles a day, perform leg exercises, and more.
Thank you for your question. A tummy tuck procedure can bring about changes in your figure, but it does not have a direct impact on PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). I recently treated a patient from Chicago who underwent a tummy tuck and went from a size 16 to a size 6. She is extremely satisfied with the results.
Thank you for your question, and I'm sorry to hear about your weight concerns related to PCOS. A tummy tuck procedure will not have an impact on your hormone levels or PCOS, but it can improve the contour of your abdomen by tightening the stomach muscles and removing excess skin. I suggest consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can provide you with the best treatment recommendation.
Tummy tuck surgery does not cause hormonal shifts. It primarily focuses on tightening the abdominal wall muscles, removing excess skin, and lifting the sagging mons pubis. Performing the surgery in very obese women may lead to average to poor results and a higher risk of complications.
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