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!

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.