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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction? (photo)
I'm 24 yrs old with 1 child. Didn't gain alot of weight during pregnancy but after I was put on steroids for lupus the pounds started packing on! Of course hardest area to lose is my stomach! I do workout & I know over time everywhere else will slim down also but I do want a jump start on my stomach because it is a real downer:( so I was gonna treat myself because so far I have lost with diet & exercise! So lipo or tummy tuck for a slim tummy?!
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Tummy Tuck or Liposuction
A tummy tuck would better control the loose skin and muscle laxity. Liposuction could be added as an adjunct. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks and liposuction procedures each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
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Tt or lipo
Dear Elizabeth,
Thanks for submitting your pictures. Your pictures reveal skin laxity with diffuse strech marks and muscle loseness from the chest bone to the pubic bone. Fat amount appears to be moderate. Since you are working out, it sound to me that you want to be and look in good shape, tummy tuck is your best option. After surgery you will have a flat stomack and there is a very good chance that you will lose a significant amount of weight due to the...
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Lipo or tummy tuck
You appear to be a good candidate for either, since your abdominal skin des't appear to sag. The née fit of the lipo is that it involves tiny scars, a shorter recovery, and less cost. However, when it comes to the question of which will give you a fatter tummy, the tummy tuck wins every time.
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Tummy tuck vs. liposuction - there is a simple answer
Based on your photos, I'd be be inclined to offer a tummy tuck. The fact that you have active lupus and are on steroids causes me to reconsider the safety of this major surgical procedure. If your primary care doc or rheumatologist can get your lupus in 'remission' and wean you off of the steroids, then I'd be more inclined to offer the surgical procedure.
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Tummy tuck or liposuction
Congratulations on being a Mom. I'm sorry about the lupus. Steroids are hard on the body.
Your photos show protrusion of the lower abdomen, suggesting loss of muscle support.
But lipodystrophy - abnormal fat deposits - are common after steroids. To see which is right for you -
Consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
If you need a tummy tuck, plan on two weeks' help at home since you have a baby.
In your photos, you are absolutely right to not show...
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Lipo vs. Tummy Tuck
There are pro's and con's to each option. Based on your photos and the fact that you've had one pregnancy and weight changes, I would likely recommend a tummy tuck with possible lipo of your waist to achieve the best results. But a formal physical exam would be required to make any recommendations. Please visit the website link below to learn more about tummy tucks and liposuction procedures. The link contains little video segments that I've made that answers the most...
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Liposuction removes excess fat; a tummy tuck tightens the muscles and removes extra skin.
Liposuction will effectively reduce the fat layer so that when you grab your tummy there is much less to grab, and you look better in clothes. I think this would be a good option for you. However, if you want a "flat" tummy, then a tummy tuck is recommended. It depends on what you want to achieve and frankly how much you want to spend. Incidentally, you are a good candidate for a vertical breast lift, which will help make your torso look longer and more flattering...
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LIPOSUCTION VS. TUMMY TUCK
As the other Dr's stated, there are pros and cons to both procedures. You might want to consider SmartLipo in your choices. SmartLipo can significantly tighten the skin as well as remove the fat. This is done in the office with minimal down time as well as minimal scaring.
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Tummy tuck or liposuction.
Dr. Rodriquez summarized the pros and cons of these two choices well. Based on your photos, I am not sure that you will be able to get the results you want without a tummy tuck. It looks like your stomach muscles are fairly lax. but a physical exam by a plastic surgeon will give you a better answer. Good luck.
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How to know whether you need a Tummy Tuck or Liposuction
Liposuction Pros:
Quick recovery time, less costly
Little or no scar
Liposuction Cons:
Skin is not tightened
Muscle separation is not corrected
Tummy Tuck Plus:
Skin is Tightened
Muscle is repaired, flattest result
Tummy Tuck Cons:
Long recovery Time, more costly
Hip to hip scar
Your case actually looks borderline. If you want less cost and quick recovery, lipo is the way to go. If you want the flattest result...
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