35 years old, 5ft 10, 158 lbs- Would lipo be enough to get a good result? (photos)

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I'm 35 years old, 5ft10 and weigh 158 lbs. I would like to get lipo on my stomach, back and flanks. Would i have a lot of loose skin? I want to avoid a tummy tuck. It doesn't have to be perfect, but I don't want to look worse because of loose skin. I did have 2 children.

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures. I would recommend you Tummy Tuck and Liposuction for betters results. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

There is no doubt, based on these photos, that you are good candidate for liposuction. Although you may have not thought about it, small shaping/augmentation of hips and buttocks would significantly improve result of liposuction. Talk to a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in body contouring about liposuction and conservative fat transfer to buttocks/hips. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Jose Telich, MD · Answer

Dear Shirley93422 thank you for your question.
You share very valid concerns: not wanting a large scar and avoiding saggy skin after lipo. 
Based on your photos and the history of pregnancy i think a relevant part in your case would be evaluating the presence of diastasis recti. If the muscles are not repaired we cannot achieve a flat abdomen and beautiful 360 contour. When done by experienced providers a combination of liposuction, lipofilling and tummy tuck gives outstanding results without much difference as to recovery time or bruising.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Shirley93422,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You can try liposuction and see if you will get good results. 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Based on your photos, it looks you have moderate to severe skin excess/laxity and you may need some type of skin resection/cut procedure to get the best results.

The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

35 years old, 5ft 10, 158 lbs- Would lipo be enough to get a good result? (photos)

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35 years old, 5ft 10, 158 lbs- Would lipo be enough to get a good result? (photos)

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