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

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. 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!

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.