Smart Lipo or mini-tummy tuck?

I'm 33 years old and have three kids all naturally birthed (no c-section).  I am 5 feet tall, 120lbs and in my lower abdomen I have some pockets of fat. It's noticeable when I sit down, it's not saggy, but it certainly doesn't look good.

Do you think I would be a better candidate for Smart Lipo or for a mini tummy tuck?

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6 answers to “Smart Lipo or mini-tummy tuck?”

A: Liposuction (smart lipo or other) versus Mini tummy tuck - Which to choose?

Lauren Greenberg, MD
By Lauren Greenberg, MD - San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Short answer to which is better? Every person is different.  And for many, neither procedure will be perfect. Liposuction is alluring. Small scars, removes the fat, and will flatten your tummy. A mini tummy tuck cuts out skin and fat on the lower belly. No plastic surgeon can tell you which you need... more

A: Liposuction vs. Mini tummy tuck FAQ

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

The infraumbilical or lower abdomen may benefit from either a mini tummy tuck or liposuction. The decision arises from the amount of skin redundancy, skin elasticity, presence of stretch marks, and the amount of abdominal wall laxity.

A: SlimLipo also a good option for lower tummy fat with no loose skin

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
By Brooke R. Seckel, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

If you really only have fat deposits and no loose skin on your lower abdomen then laser Assisted Liposuction is a good alternative. laser assisted liposuction should alsways be done woith Tumescence-results are better-and aspiration of the fat(required by FDA). The benefit of the laser over non-laser lipo is... more

A: lipo vs minitummy tuck

William Bruno, MD
By William Bruno, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

The appropriate procedure for you depends on the quality of your skin, fatty deposits and condition of your abdominal wall muscles.  If you have had several children, you may have some stretch marks or loose skin of the lower abdomen with a weakened abdominal wall. If this is the case, then a tummy tuck... more

A: Mini tummy tuck or Smartlipo, really depends....

John P. Di Saia, MD
By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, The real question here is what do you want addressed. If your problem is primarily fat and you are looking to be "thinner," then liposuction may do well here. If you have loose skin and muscle from the pregnancies you mentioned and want to be "tighter" not just "thinner,"... more

A: Which is better, tummy tuck or smart lipo?

Joel Schlessinger, MD
By Joel Schlessinger, MD - Omaha Dermatologist

This question arises in my office every day.  While I do refer patients to plastic surgeons for tummy tucks occasionally, the majority of patients can be treated with a combination of tumescent liposuction and smart lipo.  Notice that I said, tumescent liposuction and smart lipo, not just smart lipo... more

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