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Am I Elligable for Lipo?

asked 1 year ago by jodi973 in Sacramento, Ca
Latest answer by Olivia Hutchinson, MD
Question viewed 627 times
Tags: stretch marks, female, candidate, pooch

I have stretch marks on my sides but not my stomach. Ive read that if you have stretch marks you cannot get lipo because the skin wont tighten up. I dont really care about getting rid of the strecth marks I just want the pooch to go away. Am I okay for lipo or would a tummy tuck be better?

14 answers to Am I Elligable for Lipo?

Even with stretch marks you can still get a great result from liposuction.

You should do fine for liposuction of the abdomen and flanks or hips. Expect to pay about $5000-6000 and enjoy the new you. Even with stretch marks, you should be just fine. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Indications for liposuction and tummy tuck

Liposuction may be performed on the abdomen in order to avoid the areas on the flanks where you have stretch marks. If there is skin excess as well as muscle laxity of the abdomen, then a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) may be better to improve its appearance.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Stretch markls and liposuction

Stretch marks are an indication of poor quality skin. It would be difficult to say what the pouch is without examining you. Sometimes it is fat, and sometimes it is also weak muscles in the lower abdomen in which a tummy tuck may the better solution.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction and stretch marks. Depends on the bulge

Liposuction is great in the flanks and abdomen when the skin is in good condition, however if there are stretch marks in the area of the liposuction, it may indicate that your skin is permanently damaged and may not contract when the underlying fat is removed. I would not say that because you have stretch marks that you are not a candidate for liposuction, but if you have had children and have stretch marks in the central abdomen, the bulge may be more from underlying abdominal wall... more

Andrew P. Trussler, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction and Liposculpture of the Abdomen and Flanks

Even though, we don't have a picture of the front of your tummy, you appear to be a GREAT candidate for conservative Liposculpture / Tumescent Liposuction of the abdomen. You do have enough elasticity of the skin to allow it to contract and give you an excellent result. Your surgeon should be committed to getting you the best result by being patient when doing the procedure, and by using small liposuction cannula. Best wishes, Dr. Sajjadian

Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.DrSajjadian.com

Liposuction on the abdomen when stretch marks are on the flank

If you are examined and found to have fatty deposits over the muscle wall of the abdomen and under the skin, then you probably are a candidate, despite the stretch marks on the flank. If you had stretch marks on the stomach, you still could get good retraction as the fat is reduced, but the texture of the skin would be less than optimal.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Liposuction for the abdomen

Liposuction is a great option for the abdomen in women who have overall reasonable skin quality. GIven your one photo, I think it would probably work well to reduce the amount of fat on the hips and the lower abdomen. I would also offer one other thought-- if you have had children the muscles of the abdomen may also have been stretched, creating a fuller look to the lower abdomen in particular. It's important to understand that liposuction will not fix this-- only a... more

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.drsalemy.com

Liposuction for abdomen.

Your photo shows that you probably will only need liposuction and not a tummy tuck. Make sure you see an experienced liposuction surgeon for the best results.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Localized fat deposits will benefit from liposuction

Despite stretch marks skin elasticity may be adequate for liposuction. Stretch marks will reflect a period of rapid growth and development, pregnancy, or rapid weight gain. The skin elasticity is often good enough for liposuction to provide a good result. Liposuction should be very effective in reducing the abdominal bulge and full areas along the hip without causing skin laxity. Tummy tuck should not be necessary. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

A personal examination will best answer your questions.

Provided you understand that liposuction will not fix the stretch marks, liposuction is a great option for helping to flatten the stomach. Flank liposuction will help with the side contours of your waist. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by how much skin contraction you will achieve. For maximum safety, look for a surgeon how offers pure tumescent liposuction performed while you are awake. This procedure is much safer than having liposuction under general... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Elligable for Lipo

You are a GREAT candidate for Smart Lipo + lipo of those areas. Seek expert docs for this in your area or travel. Best of luck from MIAMI DR. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction

Regarding: " Am I elligable for Lipo? I have stretch marks on my sides but not my stomach. Ive read that if you have stretch marks you cannot get lipo because the skin wont tighten up. I dont really care about getting rid of the strecth marks I just want the pooch to go away. Am I okay for lipo or would a tummy tuck be better?" It would have been helpful to see a front and or oblique view of your tummy. From the single photo provided and your stated goals, a Liposuction... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction

Without seeing your front photo, it appears that you do not have many stretch marks on your front. I believe that you will benefit from liposuction to this area to give you an improved abdominal contour. Abdominal liposcupture may be a better option for you.

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction or Tummy tuck

If you are speaking about the fullness in your lower abdomen, it appears that you have some localized fat with reasonable skin elasticity in this region and you could benefit from conservative liposuction.