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Traditional Liposuction? Laser Liposuction? Or Tummy Tuck? (photo)

I'm a 28 y/o mother of 2 (both via C-sec). I'm 5'5" & 125lbs. I was 110 before my first pregnancy & gained a total of 65lbs, same with my 2nd. I workout on a regular basis, weight train & cardio 5-6 times a week. I've gained muscle & lost fat here & there for the past 3 years, but I can't get rid of my belly. My mother (we have similar problems) have an appt 4 consultation to see a doctor that's offering a special on liposuction. Is this the way to go or would laser lipo or TT be better for me?

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Tummy tuck vs. Liposuction

Your photographs show hanging skin and stretch marks. Liposuction certainly would NOT do anything for the stretch marks and make the hanging skin worse. The fact your doctor has a special on liposuction is irrelevant and should not be done. You will be disappointed and you will require a tummy tuck afterwards. The second problem you described is the 65 lbs weight gain after pregnancies. Unfortunately, with that amount of weight gain your abdominal wall has... more

Lipo or tt

Your photos clearly demonstrate that you are a much better candidate for a tummy tuck than lipo. The lipo alone will almost certainly give you very little improvement. The appeal of lipo is understandable. It is less expensive, easier to go through with less recovery, and involves minimal scarring, but is no bargain if you are not pleased with the result. I think it important that you consult with a surgeon experienced with BOTH procedures. If you go to a lipo clinic,... more

Tummy tuck will give a nice result; not liposuction

Based on the loose skin and stretch marks of your lower abdomen I would recommend a tummy tuck. Do not let anyone perform liposuction of your lower abdomen. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Do not go to a place simply because they may be offering a special on liposuction. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

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For the abdomen, liposuction is not appropriate in your case.

Your abdomen (thanks for the photos) shows loose, wrinkled, and stretch-marked skin. NOT excess fat. Liposuction (any variety) is NOT appropriate, even if someone is trying to "sell you" on laser lipo as being able to "tighten" your skin. It will not make a difference you feel good about, and your money will have been wasted, IMHO. Would you buy a dress that doesn't fit you, just because it's on sale? You need a tummy tuck to deal with your loose skin, and a... more

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. I think you are an excellent candidate for tummy tuck surgery. You are not a candidate for liposuction surgery alone. The tummy tuck procedure would serve to remove the excess skin and adipose tissue from slightly above the belly button down to the pubic bone. Muscle plication (repair) is usually helpful for patients who have had children and/or weight gain/loss. Please make sure you do your due diligence in selection of... more

Tummy Tucks and Liposuction - Making sense of your choices

From what I can tell by your photos (exam would give more information), you seem like a great candidate for upper tummy and hip liposuction. have not seen significant difference despite hype and company claims that laser liposuction is better than traditional liposuction. Regarding the different types of tummy tuck procedures available : here are some guidelines on how to choose which is best for you: ‘Mini” tummy tucks can benefit patients who have a small amount... more

Liposuction/tummy tuck afer giving birth to two children

You are a good cadidate for liposuction of the flanks (hip rolls ) and upper abdomen simultaneously done with a tummy tuck. The most effective liposuction is body contouring with liposelection technic ( using vaser technology ). This will definitely improve your troncal contour and tighten the skin of your abdomen. Abdominoplasty will improve but does not eliminate your strech marks. If you are not that much concerned about strech marks you can get by with a very effective vaser. more

Tummy tuck

The extra skin you have and the minimal extra fat along with muscle tightening would best be treated with a mini abdominoplasty. In my hands I would do Vaser liposuction and full muscle plication and remove as much skin as needed. Your belly button may stay in the same place or be moved depending on how much skin laxity is present. Good luck and please see a board certified plastic surgeon for your consultation.

Lipo or tummy tuck? (photos)

Great front and side photos. You have the type of body that I really like to work with, and would likely achieve (in my opinion) the best result with a fitness type tummy tuck. Forget about lipo, you're not fat, and lipo will do nothing for stretch marks, and will worsen your loose skin. You want a flat, curvaceous, fit looking abdomen, one that you would be proud to show off to other moms, at the beach, in a swimsuit. Fitness tummy tuck is the way to go...... more

TT corrects efectively and performs much better low an upper belly than any another procedure

I council both procedures at same time the results will be wonderful i would improve and dissapear more than 60 % of estrias, i would not go to laser because it is much better traditional or vasser in your specific case

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