I need help reducing my abdomen. Should I get a tummy tuck, liposuction, or something else?

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to provide specific advice without photos. Generally, a tummy tuck with skin excision and muscle tightening gives patients excellent contour as well as improves the tone of the anterior abdominal wall.  Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination to discuss the specific details of the procedures. Ask to see before and after photos to get an idea of what can be achieved. Hope this helps!

Pictures would be helpful. In general if you have skin laxity then a tummy tuck is typically the correct choice.  If not then liposuction can help to reduce fatty deposits in specifics areas like tummy or hips. Visit with a few BC PS to learn more about your options. Good luck!

Without any photos it is difficult to give you an opinion. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns. Regards, 

A healthy diet and exercise are the best way to lose excess weight, but if you can't exercise  or need a boost liposuction can be a good alternative. Unfortunately, without any pictures and being unable to evaluate you I can't say which would be the best option for you. I recommend seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in person for a progress plan to reach your goal.Thank you for your question and good luck!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS

Thank you for your questionunfortunately there are no pictures . In order to determine what operation you require you need to be examined . If you have loose skin , excess fat and loose tummy muscles, you are a cadidate for the Malibu tummy tuck which I invented. ( please see the accompanying video ).     If you have loose tummy muscles , slightly loose skin and excess fat you are a candidate for moderate tummy tuck.      If you have loose tummy muscles and good quality skin then you are are a candidate for a mini scar tummy tuck.  I hope you find this helpful.

Thank you for your question. In order answer your question accurately, an in person physical exam is needed. In general a tummy tuck is used to remove excess skin and repair the baby pouch that occurs in some women after child birth. Liposuction is most beneficial for removal of fat. I would recommend scheduling an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area to discuss your concerns and come up with a plan that is designed for you. Good luck!

I am sorry to hear about the degenerative disk disease. Ultimately you will do best seeking consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons can demonstrate lots of experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with.Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.

Any one of the above may or may not be appropriate based on your problem, but since we have no idea of your current appearance it would not be possible to offer any suggestions.We would also be helped by knowing your ht and wt.