Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck before & after photos
94%
1,906 reviews
Worth It Rating Our index shows the percentage of community members saying this was "Worth it". See cosmetic treatment rankings
Tummy Tuck Cost ≈ $8,400 average cost
Write a review | Ask a Question

Lipo or tummy tuck?

By Misslittleselfconsious on 03 Feb 2010

I had twins and a baby so close together and lost 60 pounds total after both pregnancies. I currently weigh 215. My tummy sags about 2 inches and I am unaware of what I really need to get done to help me on my journey to being healthy and fit.

View 82 doctor answers to Liposuction Vs. Tummy Tuck - What's the Difference?

Comments (2)

Post a Comment
Samir Shureih, MD (2,999 posts) 6 Feb 2010
Liposuction is ideal for patients that have localized collection of fat around the body, and have good skin quality so the skin can retract back and not cause waviness. Tummy tuck is when you have excess skin and fat. when the skin is folding down then you need a tummy tuck and may be also liposuction.
View answers from Samir Shureih, MD
Howard T. Bellin, MD (91 posts) 10 Feb 2010
A tummy tuck removes excess or hanging skin, removes stretch marks below the navel and tightens the muscles of the abdomen. I consider doing a liposuction above the waist at the same time to be dangerous. A liposuction reduces or removes fat in various areas and will not succeed in places with very loose skin or deep stretch marks.
View answers from Howard T. Bellin, MD

Post a Comment

Use of this website and the posting of any reviews or other content on this website constitutes acceptance of the RealSelf® Terms of Service. The material on this site is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by a qualified health care provider. © 2011 RealSelf, Inc. All rights reserved.