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Not a Good Liposuction Candidate?

asked 3 years ago by truk35 in georgia
Latest answer by George J. Beraka, MD
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Tags: fat reduction, loose

Doing research for Tummy Tuck. One surgeon said, Full-TT, lipo on stomach and flanks. One surgeon said Mini or Full and that flank Liposuction would make me look WORSE saying the skin would hang even more. The first DR said it would look great and also promised me a much lower TT scar than the first. (stomach scar from forunculosis) Please help.

3 answers to Not a Good Liposuction Candidate?

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Liposuction works with tummy tuck.

Hi. Just going by the one picture, I would think full abdominoplasty with liposuction of flanks should help you.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction may make your bumps and irregularities more noticeable

Liposuction may reduce your bulk but it would likely leave you with multiple irregularities. If you concern is to have a smooth and flat stomach, it is my impression you would get a better result with a Full TT but clearly this involves more risk and cost.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Male tummy tuck vs. Liposuction

Dear Truk, From your picture, it looks like you have both skin excess (with more on your right than left) and some scars below the belly button. I would not advise liposuction, as the scars would remain the same and you would have an accentuation of the skin excess as it is "deflated". In doing a tummy tuck, you would want the side extent of the scar to go to the end of the "stomach roll" that you see on the right to get rid of all excess skin. As far as scar location... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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