Liposuction or Tummy Tuck?

I am a 53 yr. old woman, 5'8" and weigh 175 lbs. I am having a hard time deciding between liposuction or a tummy tuck for my "belly rolls" any suggestions?

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Lipo or Tummy Tuck?

Liposuction and tummy tucks are procedures which were designed for different problems. Excess fat under the skin is well treated by liposuction. Excess skin of the abdomen and loose muscles are best treated with a tummy tuck. From your age, height and weight I would suspect that you have a bit of both problems...hence the dilemna. Liposuction alone would remove the excess fat and perhaps leave you with some loose skin or contour irregularites. A tummy tuck alone would... more

Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction

Without photos of your exact condition, I can only offer general information, but the condition and amount of your abdominal skin will determine whether just liposuction alone or with a tummy tuck would give you the best result. Liposuction works best when the skin is pretty firm without much excess, and so after suction removal of fat, the skin flattens back against the deeper layers of your abdominal wall. If the skin is too loose, such as when you notice real belly rols... more

Tummy tuck or liposuction?

Without photos, my assessment is just a calculated guess, but at 5 ft 8 inches and 175 pounds and 53 years old, I would think you would be better served with a tummy tuck. It's best to think of a liposuction as a procedure for removing fat, although some tightening of skin does occur. If you have excess skin with stretch marks, which indicates a loss of elasticity, or skin overhanging your lower abdomen, or even if the skin is more than a liposuction will tighten, you would be... more

Tummy tuck vs liposuction

This is difficult to answer without seeing photos, but basically if you have loose, excess skin with stretch marks then a tummy tuck is best. If you have good skin tone and elasticity with minimal stretch marks, then liposuction may improve your contour. Due to your age, I would suspect a tummy tuck with perhaps some liposuction to the flanks (love handles) would give the best result, but you will need to consult with a plastic surgeon in person for a detailed examination and evaluation... more

Tummy tuck or liposuction

If you have fullness in the area of the abdomen with tight skin, liposuction alone will give a nice shape. On the other hand, if your abdominal skin is loose or hanging, usually after pregnancy or large weight loss, an abdominoplasty (which removes the excess skin) is the only way to get a really nice looking shape. Frequently after pregnancy, abdominal muscles are loose. The abdominoplasty tightens loose muscles to allow a much flatter abdomen. "Belly rolls" frequently refers to extra skin... more

Tummy tuck or lipo

Without photos it is impossible to say which procedure is better for you. However, if you have rolls of skin on your tummy, or if there are stretch marks, you are likely a better candidate for the tummy tuck. The tummy tuck is a more expensive procedure with a tougher recovery, but in almost every case, it has the advantage of giving you a flatter tummy.

Excess fat versus excess laxity

Hello, Thank you for the question. Although we discuss liposuction and tummy tuck as procedures that can accomplish comparable results they are really designed to address tow separate issues. Liposuction is ideally suited to reduce excess fat without addressing excess laxity while a tummy tuck is designed to address excess laxity. If laxity is an issue a tummy tuck will be your best option. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

Abdominal Contouring- Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck

The answer to your question is dependent on your skin elasticity, the amount of excess abdominal skin and your personal goals. Liposuction works well with patients who have good skin elasticity, are not overweight, and do not have excess “overhanging” skin. Tummy tucks are preferred for patients who have loose, excess skin and underlying muscle laxity which may have resulted from pregnancy or weight fluctuations. An important consideration is that scarring from... more

Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Abdominal liposuction has a higher incidence of rippling and wrinkling than other areas. Liposuction of the tummy, if there is significant excess skin, can empty the skin envelope and cause a worsening in the appearance of the abdominal "apron." For the right candidate abdominal liposuction may be reasonable; abdominoplasty is quite reliable and offers a powerful tool for abdominal contouring. Be sure you are at your best weight before considering either procedure,... more

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck

This is a very common question in our practice. Basically, liposuction removes excess fat and tummy tuck removes excess skin. You can combine both procedure as lipoabdominoplasty. The best way to see if you are a candidate, is to see a board certified plastic surgeon who can offer both procedure. Good luck see video