Tummy Tuck: Q&A
Ask a QuestionConfused About Lipo or Tummy Tuck, How Do I Know Which One to Do?
I filled out an application and took pics of my belly for possible selection for a tummy tuck procedure (it is a program for residents to perform the surgery - while supervised). I now think that I only need lipo. I have had several children, but do not have stretch marks, I can't stretch my skin even a centimeter; it is not loose. I do have excessive belly fat that looks abnormal for the rest of me..I'm 5'2" and 134...most of my weight is there. I don't have any significant separation of rec ab
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A pinch test will help decide between liposuction or tummy tuck.
Thank you for this question. Daily I see people in my office confused about what their options are with respect to making the abdomen look better.
The key is skin tone. If your abdomen has good skin elasticity then liposuction will remove the fat from underneath the skin, and the skin will shrink up and chances are you'll be satisfied.
If the skin is loose or sagging, then removing fat from underneath the skin will tend to make the skin even looser. In this...
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Tummy tuck or lipo
A photo would certainly be of some help in evaluating your case. However, your description would seem to indicate that you are an appropriate candidate for lipo. There many patients who are on the fence as to which procedure would be better for their particular situation. It would be worth consulting with a second plastic surgeon to get their opinion, or resubmit your question with photos.
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Tummy tuck or liposuction
I would recommend a visit to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. He or she will be able to evaluate your particular situation, including your personal goals for surgery, and advise you on the best course of action. There are many differences between the two surgeries including incisions, recovery, risks, etc. These differences need to be factored into the decision on which procedure is the right one for you. Good luck
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Hello Shanurse4,
Judging from your detailed description of your abdomen, it sounds like you are doing a good job at assessing the elements we look at as plastic surgeons to assess you candidacy for either liposuction, abdominoplasty, or both. From your description, it sounds like you would do well with liposuction alone. None the less, it is a good idea to have an experienced surgeon look at your abdomen and discuss all potential options with you.
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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?
Thank you for the question.
Even though you provide a good description of your history and physical examination, only direct physical examination by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon will be able to provide you with a good diagnosis and treatment plan.
Having said that, the vast majority of patients who have had “several children” do not achieve the results they are looking for with liposuction surgery only.
Be very careful; you do not want to...
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Excess skin and skin quality is the main determining factor whether tummy tuck or liposuction is your best option.
Thank you for your question. The decision is usually based on the amount of excess skin that you have and the elasticity of the skin...otherwise stated, the ability of your skin to snap back after liposuction. This can only be determined by a physical examination in a plastic surgeon's office. Muscle laxity is also important to consider as well.
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Tummy Tuck versus Liposuction
This is a question that is posed to me every day and an experienced plastic surgeon should be able to easily answer this. Liposuction works well on patients that have excellent skin tone and if working on the abdomen there should be no laxity of the abdominal wall. I see patients on a weekly basis that have seen a liposuction surgeon and are dry dissapointed with the results. When choosing your cosmetic procedure doctor make sure he performs both liposuction and additional procedures such as...
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Tummy tuck or lipo
WIthout an exam it is hard to say but most women who have had many children, have loose skin and weak muscles which are only corrected by a tummy tuck.
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