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Lipo or Tummy Tuck For Least Sagging Skin At The End? (photo)

i dont really mind the stretch marks, but i would much rather get lipo since its less invasive then a TT and it will give me the result i want, i just want a flat tummy, but with if i do just lipo wouldnt it leave me way to much saggy skin?

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15 Doctor Answers | Asked by mommy1820 in arlington texas

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You are likely to enjoy the benefits of a tighter, firmer, flatter tummy if you opt for the tummy tuck.

Thank you for your question and the photos. You are likely to enjoy the benefits of a tighter, firmer, flatter tummy if you opt for the tummy tuck. I do not think that you would like or be satisfied with the results of liposuction alone. To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for an evaluation to make sure that you are a candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.

Tummy Tuck vs. Lipo

Thank you for your question and pictures. I highly recommend an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Liposuction will not tighten the stretched out excess skin. The only way to get a tight tummy and beautiful result is with a tummy tuck. There is not question that tummy tuck surgery is one the larger procedures we do as plastic surgeons, it is without a doubt one of the highest satisfaction procedures I perform. Patients are ecstatic to have a tight flat stomach again and be able to wear bathing... more

Tummy Tuck For Sagging Skin...

A TT would be your best option to achieve a flatter tummy and to get rid of the excess skin. Typically a modest amount of liposuction can be performed during the TT procedure. That would be my recommendation for you. Please be sure to contact a board certified plastic surgeon when you are ready to move forward.

Tummy Tuck For Sagging Skin

Your photos and description suggest that you would be a candidate for the tummy tuck surgery. There are variations of the procedure so consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeon to identify the best variation for you.

Tummy tuck or lipo

Dear undecide, Well, your pictures tell it all. You have both skin laxity and muscle laxity. Since your goal is to have a flat tummy, liposuction will not do it. The only realistic approach to achieve your goal is a tummy tuck. It will tighten the skin and the muscle and there is high likelihood that you will lose significant weight due to the muscle tightening and the increase pressure on your stomach. Lipo will only reduce the fat of your tummy but will not improve... more

Poor skin quality

With the poor skin quality that you have as evident on your posted photos, liposuction will make it looser. You m ay be better off with a tummy tuck to remove most of the stretch marks on the lower part of your abdomen.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Stretch marks a sign of poor skin elasticity

If you have stretch marks, it is a sign that you have lost some of your skin's elasticity, and the skin won't retract well with just liposuction. As mentioned by some of the other physicians, you also have muscle stretching which needs to be tightened up surgically. Do see a board-certified plastic surgeon, who is best equipped to offer you what you need, not just what they are able to do.

Do I need a TT or could I benefit just from lipo?

After reviewing your photos it appears that you are not a candidate for liposuction. You have loose skin with weak muscles resulting in a bulge. You need a TT in order to remove the loose skin and reconstruct the abdominal muscles. You should consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can explain the you the procedure. Good luck!

Lipo or Tummy Tuck For Least Sagging Skin At The End?

Thank you for your pictures. It appears that you have loose skin and weakness or bulging of the muscles. A tummy tuck is what you need. It will tighten the muscles and remove the excess skin. Lipo will not give you a flat tummy.

Tummy Tuck Needed To Minimize Sagging Skin

A tummy tuck is a much bigger operation than lipo, but you need a TT to remove the excess skin. Even though you state the stretch marks don't bother you, they would largely be removed with the TT. A third benefit would be the muscle tightening to improve the pooch in your central abdomen.

Tummy tuck vs liposuction

From your pictures, I don't think liposuction would give you a result you'd be happy with. The stretch marks indicate that the elastic quality of your skin has been compromised, and it would not "shrink" down after liposuction very well. You'd have less fat, but I think the skin would be very loose and unattractive. A tummy tuck, in my opinion, is the best option for you. Hope this helps, Dr. Hall

Lipo or Tummy Tuck For Least Sagging Skin At The End?

There are never any shortcuts to good reults in cosmetic surgery. If you would be happy with a flatter abdomen and saggier skin, it is fine to do liposuction. But if you want a flatter and tighter abdomen, then you would need to do an abdominoplasty. Don't fall for the ads that say they can tighten your skin after liposuction, you will simply waste your money.

Lipo or Tummy Tuck For Least Sagging Skin

Based upon the posted photos you will be better in considering a tummy tuck to eliminate the "saggy" skin.

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I do not think that you are a candidate for liposuction surgery. Tummy tuck surgery will be necessary to remove the “saggy skin”. This operation will also serve to “tighten up” abdominal wall muscles that may have spread with pregnancy and/or weight gain/loss. Of course it is a more “invasive” operation with a significantly longer recovery time. I would suggest that you be very careful about choosing an operation because it... more

TT vs lipo

Thanks for your question and photos. I see primarily loose skin in these photos. Your arms are elevated in the photos, so I bet there is even more laxity than I am seeing. The stretch marks are an indicator of less than ideal skin elasticity. I don ont see much in the way of excess fat. All of this suggests to me that you would not have a good outcome from liposuction, and that a tummy tuck is a far better option. Best wishes.