I'm a healthy 47 year old that is active and exercises several times a week. Unfortunately, due hormonal changes and other factors, I've started gaining weight in my mid-section and flanks and am considering the right procedure for this. I don't need a perfectly flat stomach or to wear midriff tops; I just want I look slim. One potential complication is that I have a scar on my abdomen from a biopsy on a lipoma in my stomach taken when I was 8. I'd prefer to stay away from a tuck, if possible.
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The difference between a tummy tuck and liposuction is the amount of sagging skin in the abdomen. Liposuction often leaves unwanted and unsightly hanging skin. Always look for a surgeon who offers an Hourglass Tummy Tuck with 360 Lipo to get the most appealing and satisfactory results.
This question is best answered by your plastic surgeon as she/he will be the one to decide if it is safe for you to proceed with surgery. I encourage you to also have a plan in place in case of any complications after surgery since you will be far from your surgeon.
This is depending on what technique we are going to use. One can expect to have more definition from liposuction. In your situation, my preferred method would be to use the Vaser and create a high definition look, according to your desires. So, yes, it is possible, but it will require a special...
