Can I have liposuction on my stomach or do I need a tummy tuck?

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Can I get a good result with liposuction or do I have too much flab after babies? I'm scared of being left with bumps and loose skin etc

Jeremy Hunt, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hi,I can apprecaite your concern at the results of liposuction.  Liposuction will remove volume, but not tighten skin tone, and if the tone of the skin has been lost through pregnancies then the result of liposuction may well be loose skin, and this will need a tummy tuck of some description. It may well be a mini tummy tuck that is needed and this will tighten the skin to ensure the result is a " flat " tummyI hope that makes senseJeremy Hunt

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

It’s hard to say which would be suitable based on your photos alone. If you have good skin elasticity, then liposuction would be sufficient. If you have lax skin, indicated by sogginess and stretch marks, then a tummy tuck would be better. Generally speaking, women who’ve had children tend to be left with saggy skin, and a tummy tuck would be more suitable.

Johnny Chung, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It’s difficult to determine based on your photos which procedure would be best  for you. I recommend an in person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon near you. If you’re looking for the abdominal skin to be tight. You may be a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck. Best of luck with your journey.

Adam L. Basner, MD · Answer

It's hard to tell just from photos whether you would benefit from liposuction alone or would need a tummy tuck for best results. The best thing to do is visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in-person consultation. That being said, in general, if you have minimal skin laxity and your abdominal muscles haven't loosened, liposuction is probably a good option. If you have sagging skin or loose abdominal muscles, a tummy tuck would be a better choice.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a
good candidate for waistline contouring liposuction of your abdomen and flanks.  This can greatly improve your overall shape with a
smaller waist.  Make sure you specifically
look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this
surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Maria.  It appears from your photographs that liposuction is your best option as you have a modest extra fat in your tummy and flank regions. There appears to be a little redundant skin present, therefore Tummytuck  is not needed. Be certain to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Based on your picture it looks like you are a good candidate for liposuction with  bodytite to tighten the abdomen. Always see a board certified PS.

Asaf Yalif, MD, FACS · Answer

It is tough to say based on the photos you've presented. The best option would be to go in for consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon so that they can evaluate for excess skin and for skin tone. This will help to delineate which procedure may be "better" for you.

Omar Fouda Neel, MD, FRCSC, FACS · Answer

Good day, It is a little difficult to properly assess from the photos you provided. You do not seem to have an excess volume of skin or fat and so I would highly recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon for more thorough examination. Best of Luck

Kim Taylor, FRACS · Answer

It is difficult to tell from your photos but you don't appear to have significant excess fat or skin.  Small pockets of fat can be addressed with liposuction.  Loose skin (when standing) would need a surgical excision.  Your standing (or lying) photo appears to have a flat & smooth tummy.  You may not benefit from either procedure.

Can I have liposuction on my stomach or do I need a tummy tuck?

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