Liposuction, Tummy Tucks, and Mommy Makeovers

Many patients need both a tummy tuck and liposuction, but for different reasons.  A tummy tuck will remove the extra skin that may have become stretched out (including the many of the stretch marks -- if you are so "lucky"), and liposuction is great for debulking areas that may have become a little "thicker".

Typically, the lower tummy needs to have skin removed, but it may also benefit from some muscle tightening. This is what a tummy tuck can do.

On the other hand, liposuction is terrific for removing the fatty deposits in the flank or spare tire region. I have found that many women are more impressed by the way their tummies look after the liposuction in this area than they were after a tummy tuck.

You really need to be examined by someone who does a lot of body contouring surgery to get the best advice because the results of these operations are dependant on your starting point.

I hope this helps.

The problems of pregnancy include:

1. Excess skin and stretch marks.

2. New Areas of fat in the lower abdomen, hips and thighs.

3. Misshapen belly button

4. Stretching and widening of the muscles - diastasis recti/ventral hernia/ umbilical hernia.

Liposuction will treat #2/

Full Tummy Tuck will treat #1, #2, #3, and #4 -- but you will have scars around the belly button and a long horizontal scar below the bikini line.

Mini-Tummy Tuck will address #2, #4 and #1 below the belly button. There is no scar around the belly button and the horizontal scar is not as wide.

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