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TT or Just Liposuction? (Photos)
Good afternoon Doctors and I really appreciate you took the time to read and answer my question. I really dream to have a flat abdomen. I like when I gain a little weight because I get breast&bottom but when I dress up if I don't wear a corset my stomach is huge 1) in order for me to obtain a flat abdomen according to my actual pics will I benefit the most from TT or a very aggressive lipo will be sufficient ? 2) if TT is the solution do I have enough skin above BB to get a very low incision?
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Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction
Based on the photos I will definitely encourage you to do a tummy tuck with liposuction to the hip roll region. You can already see from he photos that there is a moderate contour deformity of the upper abdomen with what appears to be some cellulite. Lipo will only make this appearance worse. In addition, with the tummy tuck, the rectus muscles will be plicated creating a natural corsette of the abdominal wall so that you no longer have to strap yourself into an external garment to hold your...
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Any estriae any hernia ,and any another pregnancy would justify to avoid doing an abdominoplasty
Lyposuction would be justified if do not exsists, any hernia, any estria and any future pregnancy that is your case, i would rather choose a lyposculpture with ultrasonic equipment to avoid scars.
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Tummy Tuck
Sounds like you will need a tummy tuck to get a flat abdomen. If I read this correctly you like to carry around a few extra pounds because of the affect it has on your breasts and bottom. Liposuction will decrease the subcutaneous fat layer but not give you a tight abdomen. You will look better in clothes but have lax skin. You also have a small overhang that will probably not get better with liposuction. You look like you have enough skin for a low transverse incision and...
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A full tummy tuck is likely your best option.
Thank you for your question and the photos.
A full tummy tuck is likely your best option.
To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.
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You need to be seen first
Depending on the quality of your skin, it depends on what you need. Perhaps only lipo, but if your muscles are stretched out or you have extra skin, a tummy tuck would be needed.
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Should I ger liposuction or a tummy tuck?
Deciding which procedure is needed, a tummy tuck or liposuction can be best be made at time of consultation when the skin tone can be adequately assessed as well as any muscle weakness and/or hernia Reviewing your photo suggests that liposuction may me quite helpful, even if it it's less than optimal compared to a TT. If liposuction is a possibilty there are many advantages including: very small scars, shorter surgical procedure, faster recuperation, less complications, no...
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Abdominal contouring options
Although a formal physical exam would be needed to make any formal recommendations, based on your photos, I think you would most likely benefit from a tummy tuck and lipo of your waist. Please visit with a board certified PS to learn more about your options.
Dr. Basu
Houston, TX
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Choosing between liposuction and tummy tuck surgery
Both liposuction and a tummy tuck are viable options. An examination and full consultation will help you decide based on the improvements desired in terms of your abdominal muscles. Surgery90210
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TT or Just Liposuction? (Photos)
A full tummy tuck will give you the best result especially if your muscles are bulging
However newer techniques with liposuction are very eccective an will certainly reduce the bulk
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Abdominoplasty vs. liposuction
If you see 10 surgeons you are going to get 10 different opinions. Your posted photos show excess skin and fat below the level of the belly button but not much excess skin or fat above the level of the belly button. That means if you make a low horizontal incision and another around the belly button and then pull the skin downward the belly button hole will not reach the horizontal incision. If you go for the tummy tuck you will either have to go for a mini-tummy tuck that just removes the...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Superficial liposuction can tighten skin.
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1) You ask very good questions. Going by your pictures, I think you would do very well with just superficial and deep tumescent liposuction (Gasparotti technique). Significant improvement, no scar, and much quicker and easier recovery. I try to think of simplest and safest procedure that will get patient close to what she wants.
2) Full abdominoplasty with liposuction is also an option for more dramatic improvement, but with tradeoffs. For you, to make very low...
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Tummy tuck or lipo
The abdominoplasty incision can be placed very low in the suprapubic region. I think the bulge beneath the umbilicus suggests that you would have a better result from tummy tuck but it is present in the third, but not second photo. See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to evaluate your skin tone. Liposuction may be possible in your case and this may serve some of your goals. There is definitely a balance to be struck and only you can determine which option is more suitable...
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Tummy Tuck Will Give You A Better Result Than Liposuction
Although you would see improvement with liposuction alone, I agree that you will see a lot more improvement with a TT. It appears that you have sufficient skin excess for a standard TT. A TT would also give you improvement with tightening of you abdominal muscles.
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Tummy tuck versus liposuction
I have ladies with your exact appearance coming in to see me on a weekly basis hoping to just get liposuction. Thank you for the pictures as it helps greatly. The problem is that liposuction only addresses fat and does not address loose skin or stretched muscles.
After weight gain and weight loss and/or pregnancy the abdominal wall is often deformed by things other than just fat. In truth there is often more loose skin and stretched out muscle than there is fat....
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Tummy tuck and liposuction likely to produce best result
Hello,
Your best result with the flattest tummy as well as with the least amount of sagging skin will be a tummy tuck. You do appear to have enough laxity to achieve a low incision although this will have to be confirmed by exam. Thourough liposuction will give you a flatter abdomen as well but it may very well leave you with loose skin.
All the best,,
Dr Remus Repta
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Tummy Tuck
I would say you would require a tummy tuck. You have some loose skin that could get worse with liposuction, and you would not achieve a "flat" abdomen. Another major factor with your abdomen is rectus muscle looseness. Liposuction does not address this. If you really want a flat abdomen, a tummy tuck is the way to go.
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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction to Achieve My Goals?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
Based on your stated goal to achieve a “flat abdomen” you would most likely benefit from tummy tuck surgery. Liposuction can be used as a tool during this operation. I would suggest that you reach a long-term stable weight (if you are not there already) prior to undergoing any type of body contouring surgery.
You will undoubtedly be offered liposuction surgery alone or mini tummy tuck surgery as an option; in my opinion, you...
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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction
Hello Zizi, this is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from patients. Everyone would like to have the least invasive and easiest procedure to heal from performed on them. However, the least invasive and less expensive procedure is not always best and therefore, it is a very good question to ask.
I believe that liposuction is a great tool for certain areas that need only "spot" reduction, or as an adjunct tool to use with other procedures. For you to obtain the best...
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Tummy tuck or liposuction
Dear Zizi,
Thank you for the question and the photos. You appear to have laxity of your abdominal skin which makes a tummy tuck a better option for you to achieve your goals of a flat stomach. In addition liposuction can also be done to improve the contour of the belly. Best of luck...
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