Do I need Flankoplasty or Liposuction 5 month post Tummy tuck? (photos)

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us.At this point (5 months post-po) the swelling have to be minimal.To reduce it, I recommend you perform daily lymphatic drainage massage therapy over the abdomen and wear a postoperative girdle from thigh to the breasts.If after six months post-op, I recommend you send us your photos again, to give you more information about how we can solve this problem.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

I would suggest that you achieve your long-term stable weight and then evaluate the situation.  If you continue to have diet/exercise  resistant adipose tissue in the area (and concerns about the appearance of the "muffin top") liposuction and/or lipectomy ( extension of the tummy tuck excision) may be indicated.If this does become the case, make sure that you communicate your goals carefully. Sometimes, depending on the overlying skin elasticity, patients regret undergoing liposuction surgery only. Best wishes.