26 years old, 5’4”, 135 pounds. Trying to decide if I should opt for vaser lipo 360 or a tummy tuck. I had traditional awake lipo to my lower abdomen and flanks only in 2021 and the results were so-so. I would love to avoid the scars and recovery of a tummy tuck. Not looking for perfect, but significant improvement. I’m told that I have some skin laxity due to being overweight when I was younger. Focus is reducing overall puffiness and smoothing out contour of lower stomach “shelf.”
Answer: Lipo won't fix the shelf, and it might make it worse You have excess loose skin along your lower abdomen. The shelf you are noticing will likely get worse with liposuction because if you remove the tissue underneath it, it will become looser and more wrinkled. The best option for you to address your concerns is a tummy tuck.
Helpful
Answer: Lipo won't fix the shelf, and it might make it worse You have excess loose skin along your lower abdomen. The shelf you are noticing will likely get worse with liposuction because if you remove the tissue underneath it, it will become looser and more wrinkled. The best option for you to address your concerns is a tummy tuck.
Helpful
October 6, 2023
Answer: Abdomen I would start with liposuction and minimally invasive radiofrequency skin tightening to help tighten your abdomen.
Helpful
October 6, 2023
Answer: Abdomen I would start with liposuction and minimally invasive radiofrequency skin tightening to help tighten your abdomen.
Helpful
October 3, 2023
Answer: Vaser lipo 360 or tummy tuck? Your photos suggest that your tissue excess and skin laxity would make you a better candidate for a tummy tuck rather than additional liposuction. You didn't mention if you have had children. In general, women who have not had children can get by with liposuction. In you case however, the weight loss has seemingly simulated skin changes of pregnancy making the tummy tuck the preferred procedure.
Helpful
October 3, 2023
Answer: Vaser lipo 360 or tummy tuck? Your photos suggest that your tissue excess and skin laxity would make you a better candidate for a tummy tuck rather than additional liposuction. You didn't mention if you have had children. In general, women who have not had children can get by with liposuction. In you case however, the weight loss has seemingly simulated skin changes of pregnancy making the tummy tuck the preferred procedure.
Helpful
September 28, 2023
Answer: I Recommend Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) With Flank Liposuction Hello and thank you for your question. From the pictures you have provided, you have some striae (stretchmarks) present throughout your lower and mid abdomen, and a moderate amount of excess subcutaneous fat and skin throughout this region, extending to the sides into your flanks, with that notable "shelf," as you mentioned. There is some upper abdomen adiposity (excess skin/fat) as well. Given your young age, I would also like to avoid a more invasive procedure if possible, while still achieving your goals. Unfortunately, the striae indicate that you have poor quality skin in those regions, which has lost its ability to stretch and recoil properly, and therefore likely will not fully contract if you were to do some form of liposuction alone (without resecting any of the excess skin). This would result in a very deflated appearance and ultimately require another procedure to resect the excess skin and tighten the overall contour.
Helpful
September 28, 2023
Answer: I Recommend Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) With Flank Liposuction Hello and thank you for your question. From the pictures you have provided, you have some striae (stretchmarks) present throughout your lower and mid abdomen, and a moderate amount of excess subcutaneous fat and skin throughout this region, extending to the sides into your flanks, with that notable "shelf," as you mentioned. There is some upper abdomen adiposity (excess skin/fat) as well. Given your young age, I would also like to avoid a more invasive procedure if possible, while still achieving your goals. Unfortunately, the striae indicate that you have poor quality skin in those regions, which has lost its ability to stretch and recoil properly, and therefore likely will not fully contract if you were to do some form of liposuction alone (without resecting any of the excess skin). This would result in a very deflated appearance and ultimately require another procedure to resect the excess skin and tighten the overall contour.
Helpful
September 25, 2023
Answer: Tummy Tuck, Vaser liposuction and Renuvion Thank you for sharing your pictures. Given your age, current weight, and primary objectives, it sounds like you might achieve your desired results without a tummy tuck. Considering your goals of reducing puffiness and achieving a smoother contour, Vaser liposuction is an excellent option as it can precisely target and remove stubborn fat areas. Renuvion skin tightening is also be strongly recommended to tighten the skin. However, it's essential to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Helpful
September 25, 2023
Answer: Tummy Tuck, Vaser liposuction and Renuvion Thank you for sharing your pictures. Given your age, current weight, and primary objectives, it sounds like you might achieve your desired results without a tummy tuck. Considering your goals of reducing puffiness and achieving a smoother contour, Vaser liposuction is an excellent option as it can precisely target and remove stubborn fat areas. Renuvion skin tightening is also be strongly recommended to tighten the skin. However, it's essential to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Helpful
