Liposuction or tummy tuck

Both procedures can improve the contour of your abdomen. The best procedure for you depends upon your anatomy. Liposuction will only remove excess fat in spot areas.  The skin must then rely on its own elasticity to shrink back. If one has a great deal of excess skin, then an abdominoplasty is a better choice. In this procedure, not only is extra skin and fat removed directly, but the abdominal wall is also tightened. Some patients will benefit from a combination of the two, and in some cases, this can be performed at the same surgery. Your surgeon can best evaluate your needs during a formal exam.

Liposuction will reduce the size of the fat layer.  I can't tighten loose muscles, which are usually stretched by pregnancy. 

On the other hand, lipo scars are very tiny and often concealed.  This is not the case with tummy tuck.  If skin is already loose and has lost elasticity it may be more lax after lipo alone. 

The decision must be made when your plastic surgeon performs a thorough evaluation and can discuss with you.  Part of the decision may depend upon what your ultimate goals are.  Often, tummy tuck and liposuction are combined.

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