I'm worried I have too much visceral fat to have a good result with a full tummy tuck. With lipo can I expect a more defined waist? I do not want to look thick with a flat stomach... I'm also scared if I have too much visceral fat, my surgeon won't have enough skin to pull and I will end up with a vertical scar in addition to my TT scar... Lastly, I would also like higher rounder smaller breast ... I'd love your opinions... Thanks doctors!!!!
Answer: Tummy Tuck / Visceral fat Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. It is good to recognise that there are limitations regarding type and location of fat prior to surgery. Visceral fat must be reduced with diet and exercise. I recommend that patients get as close to their ideal weight as possible and stable there before planning surgery.Having said that, it appears that a reasonable amount of your excess abdominal fat is outside the abdominal cavity and could be reduced with liposuction. You likely have enough skin excess to warrant a full tummy tuck and muscle tightening would help to slim your waistline. An in-person consultation is the best way to determine your options and best planning for optimal results.All the best
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Answer: Tummy Tuck / Visceral fat Hello,Thank you for your question and photos. It is good to recognise that there are limitations regarding type and location of fat prior to surgery. Visceral fat must be reduced with diet and exercise. I recommend that patients get as close to their ideal weight as possible and stable there before planning surgery.Having said that, it appears that a reasonable amount of your excess abdominal fat is outside the abdominal cavity and could be reduced with liposuction. You likely have enough skin excess to warrant a full tummy tuck and muscle tightening would help to slim your waistline. An in-person consultation is the best way to determine your options and best planning for optimal results.All the best
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May 24, 2016
Answer: Lipo Your abdomen looks like you would have a good result after your surgery. Even if you have some prominent visceral fat the muscle tightening should help with flattening the area. The lipo will help to thin out the outer fat layer
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May 24, 2016
Answer: Lipo Your abdomen looks like you would have a good result after your surgery. Even if you have some prominent visceral fat the muscle tightening should help with flattening the area. The lipo will help to thin out the outer fat layer
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May 23, 2016
Answer: Too much visceral fat for Tummy tuck? Thank you for the question and pictures. Despite good intentions, online consultants are not in the best position to provide you with meaningful advice. Much will depend on physical examination when it comes to determining the location of any adipose tissue present. For the benefit of other patients wondering about "visceral fat": the tummy tuck operation does not address visceral fat; this fatty tissue is located around the intraperitoneal organs. The tummy tuck operation serves to remove loose/redundant skin and reapproximate abdominal wall muscles that may have spread with weight gain/loss and/or pregnancies. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. I would suggest that you meet with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate lots of experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. After physical examination, and possibly with the help of visual aids such as before/after photographs, your plastic surgeon will be able to communicate what you can expect with the tummy tuck operation in your case. Best wishes.
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May 23, 2016
Answer: Too much visceral fat for Tummy tuck? Thank you for the question and pictures. Despite good intentions, online consultants are not in the best position to provide you with meaningful advice. Much will depend on physical examination when it comes to determining the location of any adipose tissue present. For the benefit of other patients wondering about "visceral fat": the tummy tuck operation does not address visceral fat; this fatty tissue is located around the intraperitoneal organs. The tummy tuck operation serves to remove loose/redundant skin and reapproximate abdominal wall muscles that may have spread with weight gain/loss and/or pregnancies. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight. I would suggest that you meet with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate lots of experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. After physical examination, and possibly with the help of visual aids such as before/after photographs, your plastic surgeon will be able to communicate what you can expect with the tummy tuck operation in your case. Best wishes.
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Answer: Too much visceral fat for Tummy tuck???? Based on your pictures, you would have a nice result with a combined lipo-abdominoplasty. Consider a non-drain tummy tuck with a Rapid Recovery program. The breasts can be addressed at the same time. See link below for examples.
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Answer: Too much visceral fat for Tummy tuck???? Based on your pictures, you would have a nice result with a combined lipo-abdominoplasty. Consider a non-drain tummy tuck with a Rapid Recovery program. The breasts can be addressed at the same time. See link below for examples.
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May 25, 2016
Answer: Too much visceral fat for Tummy tuck? Excellent question! To start, yes, you should be seen in person in order to have the most accurate diagnosis. Judging solely on the images, you would be a great candidate for a standard Tummy Tuck. No vertical scar should be necessary if the closure is done with the bed flexed. We always perform liposuction of the hip and flanks and often in the anterior abdomen as well- definitely defines the waist. Additionally, Wide Abdominoplasty Rectus Plication will flatten your contour to help address the fullness created by the visceral fat. A small breast reduction can be done in conjunction with the Tummy Tuck, and we recommend that you consider a small amount of fat grafting to the superior pole for upper pole fullness. Good luck with your procedure & don’t hesitate to reach out should you have additional questions or concerns!
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May 25, 2016
Answer: Too much visceral fat for Tummy tuck? Excellent question! To start, yes, you should be seen in person in order to have the most accurate diagnosis. Judging solely on the images, you would be a great candidate for a standard Tummy Tuck. No vertical scar should be necessary if the closure is done with the bed flexed. We always perform liposuction of the hip and flanks and often in the anterior abdomen as well- definitely defines the waist. Additionally, Wide Abdominoplasty Rectus Plication will flatten your contour to help address the fullness created by the visceral fat. A small breast reduction can be done in conjunction with the Tummy Tuck, and we recommend that you consider a small amount of fat grafting to the superior pole for upper pole fullness. Good luck with your procedure & don’t hesitate to reach out should you have additional questions or concerns!
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