Mini Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, or combination for post-pregnancy tummy?

The best procedure for your post-partum abdomen depends on how fat you are. If you are fat, then the liposuction will be best for you. The skin will shrink somewhat, but I'm guessing it will still be loose. If you are not fat, then a tummy tuck with some lipo is the way to go. BUT after twins, i'm sure you'll... more

It's hard to know the best procedure for you, given that 2 plastic surgeons tell you that you have no abdominal laxity.  I have never seen a patient who has had twins and did not need plication (tightening) of the abdominal wall muscles. Most patients like you get much better results with a full tummy... more

Liposuction removes fat. There may be some tightening of the skin after liposuction if you are yong and have good skin quality. You should get even more tightening if you have laser liposuction.  If there is significant skin excess, or hanging over, it is best to have this skin removed with a tummy tuck.... more

It is very difficult to suggest what would be better without formally evaluating you. Liposuction is good to reduce fatty volume in the subcutaneous plane.  Yes, it may cause skin to be a bit loose if your skin quality is not good.  A mini-tummy tuck only treats the area... more

Hi! 1)  Of course, it's hard to say definitively without examining you, but almost certainly liposuction alone will not do the job for you.  It sounds like you have too much loose skin. 2)  Unless your "problem" is limited to the area just above the C section scar, you will not be... more

 We really need a photo of you to be useful in sorting this out.  Maybe you need to see a third doctor and ask their opinion.  Make SURE these are Board Certified Plastic Surgeons because only then can they offer ALL of the options for your abdomen and tell you the pros and cons of each for you... more

Each procedure tackles a different problem. Liposuction removes fat.  It does not, in my opinion, tighten the skin significantly. Even if the laser liposuction is used, I do not believe any meaningful tightening of the skin occurs without significant risk of unevenness and discoloration of the skin. ... more

 I can understand your confusion, and this can sometimes be a difficult call.  In my experience, the results of a tummy tuck are fantastic and difficult if not impossible to reproduce with liposuction only in particular in women with loose, poor quality skin after pregnancy.  With liposuction,... more

Justifiably you must be very confused, but for good reason. You probably are one of those patients who could go either way and get an acceptable result. Unfortunately without examining you I would not be able to tell, but here are some thoughts. 1. You already have a c-section scar so the scar is not a... more

 Many patients have the same concern - you are not alone.  Without pictures, it is impossible to give you specific advice.  If your only concern is removing fat or bulk and you have no hanging skin, no stretch marks, no scars that you want removed and have good skin elasticity, then liposuction... more