Is it safe to get lipo and will it make a difference in my stomach with my BBL? (Photo)

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Hello, I had a tummy tuck two years ago, you can see by the photos I still have a good size "Belly bump" I was told this cant be lipo out its inner fat. My question is, is it safe to get lipo on this area and will it make a difference? What happend if my internal sutures are hit? I told my new DR about this he dont seem worried, I know I should trust him but aftter the last dr I am nervous. Thank you

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Greetings!
There is a layer of fat that protects your organs and it is called intra-abdominal fat/adipose tissue. This layer of fat/adipose tissue can not be liposuction, it can only be minimized by your current diet and exercise. Please feel free to schedule a virtual/in-person consult.
Mays Plastic Surgery

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ohiotorres614,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If your fat is on the inside of your abdomen, then weight loss will help with it. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Ohiotorrez614, thanks for sharing your pictures and concerns, to provide you that desired look you are looking for best option is Liposuction and Yes, it is saf, after 2 years there shouln't be suteres as mostly what is use as internal are absorbable sutures. After evaluate your case you look like a great candidate for Vaser liposuctionfrom abdomen, flanks and maybe back and Ultrasoujnd guided BBL. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Two years after TT it would be reasonable and safe  to do a liposuction of the area involved in abdominoplasty. The fat collected from that area and around waist may be used for hip/ buttock shaping. Good luck.

Patrick Felice, MD · Answer

The "Belly Bump" seems to be related to inner fat particularly when the tummy tuck sutured the muscles.Liposuction of this area is safe and will not affect your sutures. The tissues will be thinner but the protuberance will remain.Hope this helps

Is it safe to get lipo and will it make a difference in my stomach with my BBL? (Photo)

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