Voluptuous Large Volume Lipo Tampa, FL. What are my options? I'm ready (Photo)

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I am 39 yrs old and happy with my voluptuous shape and I want to stay large, but I'm back on my workout to lose what I can, and the bulk is just too much. It's getting in the way of my fitness and mobility. I would like to get my whole abdomen done. I'm not looking for perfection, just a realistic reduction of mass. General anesthesia is too dangerous for me, so this is my only avenue. This would help me so very much. Thank you!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can get volume reduction and improvement in contour with properly performed liposuction and would do well with little downtime and no general anesthesia with water assisted devices.  I suggest seeing a body shaping expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you can get a volume reduction with liposuction. You would get a nice result, but might end up with some loose skin in the lower abdomen/pubic area. I often do this procedure under local tumescent anesthesia with Xanax for relaxation and a shot of Demerol. Patients tolerate this very well. Your abdominal area will improve greatly, but will not be completely flat due to your abdominal muscle laxity. In women who wish to have a tummy tuck and have a similar presentation to your body, I often do the liposuction first and proceed with a tummy tuck 4-6 months later. This way, the outcome is superior and the incision is much shorter. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation. Good luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

NO! You need to lose weight first. Most of your fat is intra abdominal or visceral.. Plus you have excess skin that lipo will NOT correct....

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It looks like you need to lose weight, but liposuction will decrease the overall volume of fat but will not treat the visceral fat, loose skin, or muscle weakness.

W. Bryant Walker, MD · Answer

The options include liposuction and tummy tuck, but you must remember that these are best for contouring and are not a substitute for weight loss.  Diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications will be your best first steps.  Following weight loss, if there are some areas that are difficult, liposuction could be used for improvement of these areas.  Following weight loss and/or liposuction, you most likely will have excess skin that will not respond to diet, exercise or liposuction.  In addition, the laxity in your abdomen would likely require muscle repair.   A full tummy tuck with muscle repair would further improve your result.  There is no quick fix, but if you can do all of this, I think you would be much happier with your final result.  Liposuction alone at this time will likely leave you disappointed.For more information on liposuction, please visit the link below.

Daniel Greenwald, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

From your photo it looks like you are definitely not a candidate for liposuction.  A tummy tuck would certainly help with trunk contouring, but you will get a better result if you lose weight first or commit to a second surgery after for further tailoring.

William C. Rigano, MD (retired) · Answer

Diet and exercise are the keys to success. yes it is difficult and slow. Liposuction of your abdomen may be 2-3 liters and the result would be better if general anesthesia and all safety precautions used. Deep sedation may be another option. Even though you are healthy, you need to select a board certified plastic surgeon who works in an accredited center.

Voluptuous Large Volume Lipo Tampa, FL. What are my options? I'm ready (Photo)

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