Is this a realistic wish picture for me for a tummy tuck? (Photo)

Question

Do you think the picture of the woman in the green and white dress is a realistic wish picture for me following a tummy tuck as well as Lipo with fat grafting to the hips? I have some natural curvature in my waist area, so I’m hoping that this is a realistic goal.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

I think that you will be able to get close to the photo regarding your tummy and waist. i'm not as confident that fat grafting will get your outer thighs looking like that. Some of that will depend on the laxity of your thighs in order for them to "accept" the fat. Good luck.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a
great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction.  This can be done
through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look
natural and have no scars on the exterior.  
Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat
abdomen.  Fat grafting to your hips can be performed at the same time for improved
hip and waist contour.  Make sure you
specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have
had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
 The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with.
I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic
surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast) · Answer

You already have a nice shape with a defined waist and the treatment you have planned will help you refine your shape to be more similar to the photo with the green and white dress.Removing the extra skin and fat and grafting your hips will bring you closer to the look in the photo, although your exact result can’t be predicted, with careful surgery you can achieve a very nice result.All the best to you,Dr. Nancy de Kleer

Gregory Sexton, MD · Answer

No. Although an abdominoplasty give you good results, I would not expect it to give you the appearance of someone with different underlying anatomy.But you should get a nice result.Greg Sexton, M.D.Columbia, S.C.

Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for sharing your concern and photos with us!
Looking at your photos I might say that you´ll be a great candidate to get an entire back, waist and flanks liposuction, with BBL, and tummy tuck, this is because all the extra skin located in this areas plus your abdominal muscle needs to be repaired.
  
Before all this, of course, you need to get a complete medical evaluation and laboratory exams to check everything is fine. Also please try to find a board certified plastic surgeon, remember that your safety, always, is going to be first.
  
Have a great day! 
  
Dr. JPG

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