Liposuction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs Liposuction Good Enough or Will I Need a Tummy Tuck, Too? (photo)
I can't afford both and don't know which one I should try. I've had one in person consultation and he suggested lipo & tt but I don't know if he's just trying to do more to make more. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated!!!
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liddysue
in Salisbury, NC
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Lipo VS tummy tuck
Dear Liddysue,
I need to know more about you: obviously by the stretch marks visible, you have had at least one full pregnancy.
but are you finished with your pregnancies ? are you working full time ?
If there is also the added variable of budget, I would tell you to only undergo Liposuction over your abdomen and flanks ( actually the entire mid-section ).
the +: you will recover faster, and not miss any work time. this will take care of your silhouette, and give you a...
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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Depending on your life circumstances (for example pregnancies and/or weight loss) and your goals, options will vary.
Generally speaking, you will achieve the best results with tummy tuck surgery; this will likely include some liposuction of the flank areas.
Selection of plastic surgeon based on experience and quality of work ( not expenses) will give you the best chances of in achieving your goals.
est wishes...
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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction
You could benefit from both a tummy tuck and liposuction and they could be combined. However, if you are patient and want to actively participate in an optimal result, a staged approach would be the best option. Ideally if you could lose 5-10 lbs. before the abdominoplasty you would obtain a much better result with the muscle repair as well as the removal of excess skin from the lower belly when the tummy tuck is performed. An agressive liposuction could...
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Liposuction and tummy tuck
You may be a very good candidate for liposuction and a tummy tuck but an exam would be definitive. You can choose one dependiong upon your goals and remember that it possibly would not be ideal.
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Abdominoplasty vs. liposcution vs. exercise and diet
It is cosmetic surgery so it is not a matter of need it is a matter of what you want, what you can afford and how aggressive a surgery you are willing to undergo. Certainly a liposuction will be beneficial, especially in the love handles area. However, in the abdominal area you have some excess skin with stretchmarks and lax abdominal muscles. Those are best treated by abdominoplasty as long as you do not mind the scar of the surgery. That is the trade off and only you can make the decision...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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You would benefit from liposuction and tummy tuck as your surgeon suggested
The reason for the tummy tuck is the stretched out skin over the lower abdomen and your muscle tone. The reason for the liposuction is the excess fat over the flanks and upper abdomen. Your plastic surgeon is correct and you need both for the best result.
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Full abdominoplasty would give best result
Based on your photographs, a full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) would give you the best result, removing excess skin but mostly tightening the muscle to give you a flat abdomen. I always liposuction the waist and hips as part of my full abdominoplasty, which really is all you need. Good luck.
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Lipo or tummy tuck
Difficult decision to help you with without an examination in the office to see if laxity to the muscle wall is present as well ie post pregnancy or weight loss. I think you could probably get a nice result with just liposuction alone, but a good examination will help direct me. get a second opinion where you live to reassure yourself.
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Liposuction Will Not Help Stretch Marks
Although an exam would be necessary, it appears from your photos that you are a good candidate for a full tummy tuck. This would remove most of the stretch marks on your lower abdomen and generally tighten your abdomen. Liposuction would not improve the stretch marks and might actually make them appear worse.
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Liposuction or tummy tuck
From the looks of your pictures getting liposuction of your flanks/hip rolls will give you significant improvement. Liposuction of your abdomen may lead to some improvement but may also lead to some skin sag depending upon your elasticity. If you go with lipo only you haven't burned any bridges and can always have the tummy tuck.Hope this helps! Good luck!
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