Should I Get a Tummy Tuck If I Dont Have Kids? I Am 19 I Never Had Kids.

should i get a tummy tuck If i dont have kids? I am 19 I never had kids I am 5'3 165 pounds and never had kids i sent my pictures to a Dr and he told me i need A tummy tuck not lipo but i dont like thr idea i dont even.havekids Should i just get lipo? What can i do? I do workout and stuff but i want results faster

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19 Years old: Tummy tuck vs. Lipo

What can I do? I do workout and stuff but I want results faster............ 5'3" 165 pounds Stephanie, body contouring procedures are not weight loss procedures. Period. How did you end up at your present height and weight? What have you been doing to try and lose weight? What is your present job? At 19 years old, your body is at its best in terms of physical function. If you are having difficulty losing weight now,... more

Should a 19 year old without children have a tummy tuck?

Thank you for your question. In general, I do not recommend a tummy tuck for women who are thinking they may have children in the future. This is because a future pregnancy will expand the abdominal wall significantly and pretty much undo the tummy tuck. During a tummy tuck, excess skin is removed from the abdomen and the abdominal wall muscles are tightened. It may be possible for you to have a skin-only tummy tuck, but you would need an exam to see if that is... more

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Without pictures or an exam we cannot let you know whether you need a tummy tuck or not or if you would be a good candidate for Vaser liposuction. You need to go to a consultation so we are able to give you more accurate information.