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Tom J. Pousti, MD answers: Liposuction vs. tummy tuck - what's the difference?

I've had 3 kids and definitely need some help in my stomach area, but I'm not sure if I would need liposuction, a tummy tuck, or both to get the pre-baby look I want. 


Tom J. Pousti, MD
5 months ago
By Tom J. Pousti, MD - San Diego Plastic Surgeon

It is difficult to say if you would need liposuction or a tummy tuck without first examining you. It will depend on your skin laxity around the abdominal area and what exacty the patient wants to achieve. Some patients want to look good in clothes but don't care if they have loose skin in the abdominal area. Some patients want to have a bikini stomach -- in this case, unless the patient has no damaged skin and good elasticity, a tummy tuck would be the best way to go. Your doctor can tell you after he examines you.

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