Liposuction vs Mini Tummy Tuck?

These two procedures differ in what they target: Liposuction targets excess fat and the Mini Tummy Tuck targets excess skin below the belly button. As you mentioned in your question, these two procedures may be done at the same time, but the Mini Tummy Tuck can also be done later on, if you desire. Since you... more

There are 3 main issues with a woman and her tummy, particularly after childbearing. 1. Abdominal Wall Laxity 2. Fat accumulation 3. Skin laxity A liposuction procedure alone addreses only one of these issues and that is the fat accumulation. No significant, if any ,skin tightening is realized. No tightening... more

Your goals and expectations are the most important factor in your decision.  While tummy tucks will certainly give a tighter and flatter abdomen, you much decide is the scar from the tummy tuck is worth this improvement.  Liposuction will work well if you have good skin quality (minimal stretch... more

A picture would be very helpful in your situation. If you are unhappy with your abdomen area and you say that you can notice the saggy skin when bending over or moving you may want to consider a tummy tuck. Usually with pregnancy, the rectus muscles are stretched and the quality of the skin is somewhat ruined.... more

If you have minimal loose skin and your primary goal is to remove small fat deposits in the lower abdomen and flanks, then Slimlipo laser assisted liposuction can be an alternative to a mini tummy tuck. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia with sedation. The benefit of the laser assisted lipo is... more

Choosing between liposuction alone, mini tummy tuck, and full tummy tuck is not difficult. The decision is based on three factors that should be assessed objectively by a board certified surgeon without taking into account biases about price, anesthesia, and length of surgery. Doing a lesser surgery than what... more

If there is loose skin, this may improve or may get worse after liposuction of your abdomen depending on your skin elasticity. If your plastic surgeon recomends the mini-abdominoplasty, you would probably benefit from it. You already have a portion of the scar from your C-section. I frequently do a... more

It really depends on the looseness of your skin and how the C-section scars have affected the contour of your abdomen. Liposuction will only remove the fatty tissue and you have to rely on your skin to contract. Liposuction is typically good for patients who have not had previous abdominal surgery and have not... more

First, in my opinion Smartlipo doesn't tighten the skin as much as the company says it does.  Liposuction of the abdomen is OK if your skin is not too loose.  If you have a midline that is very lax, then liposuction alone may not flatten your abdomen.  I don't performe a lot of mini-tummy tucks... more

Hello, I would get a few opinions before I went forward. As one surgeon said, few benefit from a mini TT. Many feel "not much improved" afterward. Also be careful of seeking absolutes like "flat." If you are targeting "flatter" then you are likely to be happy afterward. If you... more