Am I a good candidate for liposuction and fat transfer? (photos)

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I am 39, 5’5 & 170lbs (may lose 10 or 15lbs) The largest part of my stomach is 43 in, the smallest part is 39 in. I have had three kids 19/9/3 and my stomach area has always been my prob area. I would really like to get Liposuction and fat trans or just lipo and want to know if I would be a good candidate versus a tummy tuck since I cannot afford. My stomach does not hang over. Thank you in advance.

Gregory Lakin, MD · Answer

Yes, you are a good candidate for 360 lipo and BBL. The 360 liposuction would address your upper abdomen, lower abdomen, and waist around your middle and lower back. Then the fat would be transferred to your butt and hips to give you a more hour glass shape. Not sure how loose your lower abdominal skin is right now from the pictures, but if you had looseness that you wanted tighter you could do a mini tummy tuck at some point in the future after your lipo and BBL.  You could not have them done at the same time anyway because recovery is on your butt for the mini TT, and recovery is on the stomach after the BBL. Good luck!

Yily De Los Santos, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and pictures. I would recommend you a tummy tuck with liposuction for betters results. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question.

In this regard, I recommend you waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour.

Finally, I suggested take the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection, is that we know as "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL).

Kind regards

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF/J Plasma/Renuvion/InMode BodyTite and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

At 5'5 and 170 lbs, your BMI is 28 which puts you in the overweight category. You may benefit from liposuction of the abdomen. 10 lbs can safely be removed during on session of liposuction. After 3 pregnancies, the fascia is usually damaged and that is why a tummy tuck is recommended. If you cannot afford a tummy tuck then liposuction is the next alternative.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear SoMine,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

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