Would I benefit at all from liposuction? I don't want to get a tummy tuck til after I have another child

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I am 23 195 5'7 and everything is pretty even and distributed. I had a consoltation for Lipo of my abdomen, flanks, arms, and back. My question is, is it a waste to do liposuction now and a tummy tuck after I have one more child or will I need more Lipo after the tummy tuck? Should I wait? Do you think I'd benefit from Lipo? Doctor said I'll have a little bit of loose skin, but it will look better than it does now? I work out 4 times a week and I'm eating clean. I have lost 30 lbs and plan on losing more

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The main question is how soon are you planning to have another child?  I would not recommend liposuction only.  You have too much skin laxity.   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. 
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.  Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need a mommy makeover, do not waste your money with liposuction or non invasive treatments until you are done having kids.  Then you can get hi definition contouring with skin removal.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Niki Christopoulos, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi and thank you for your pictures and questions.  I cannot speak for your arms and back but I would not recommend liposuction alone for your abdomen.  You have enough loose skin and stretch marks that your abdomen may actually look worse after liposuction alone.  A full tummy tuck would provide the best results but if you planning on more children, it is probably best to wait until you are finished with pregnancies before a tummy tuck.  Good luck!

Mariusz Sapijaszko, MD, FRCPC · Answer

Liposuction can be performed between having children as, generally speaking, tummy tuck is not a good idea until you are done with having children. Liposuction and its advanced version, BodyTite, will remove fat and can also shrink some, not all, of your skin.Please make sure that you see an experienced doctor for a thorough consultation and assessment prior to undergoing any treatments.Best regards and I hope this helps, Dr. Sapijaszko.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction can remove fat and make your overall shape better, but liposuction will not improve the skin.

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