Reverse tummy tuck after lipo with J-plasma to tighten the skin? (photos)

Based on your limited photos, you appear to be anatomically a candidate for a full tummy tuck and liposuction of selective areas. It is difficult to tell whether you are a good candidate without a physical examination and complete medical history. It would depend on your anatomical findings, motivation, and realistic expectations. Lesser procedures including J-Plasma will not produce a good cosmetic result in a patient with your anatomy. While reverse tummy tucks may produce a good cosmetic result in the appropriate patient, you will get a better resulrt with a full tummy tuck becuse of the laxity of tissue below your belly button.

If a member of my family underwent a tummy tuck, it would be performed by an experienced plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) . If you are serious about undergoing these procedures, you should have a thorough consultation with a plastic surgeon having those credentials, who will fully explain what is entailed in the procedures, including both the positives and potential problems. You should be complimented on the fact that you are seeking valid information before jumping into any procedure.

Robert Singer, MD FACS

La Jolla, California

You should have a standard tummy tuck, not a reverse one. And I would seriously question the judgment of any doctor who recommends you gain weight.