Would liposuction be the best option to target muffin top? Male, recent weight loss (photos)

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Liposuction will not adequately treat this problem since you have some skin excess. The best way to treat this is removal of the skin with an abdominoplasty.

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your weight loss. Looking at your photos I would suggest a tummy tuck for the best results. This will allow your Surgeon to tighten up your abdominal wall muscles and remove the extra skin. Liposuction would be great for the love handle area, but not sure it will get rid of the extra skin on the abdomen. If you choose to go with liposuction I would suggest a laser assisted liposuction which will help with skin retraction. I would recommend seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options. Best of luck to you.

Thank you for your question. Based on the photos, it appears that you have excess skin of the lower abdomen and moderate fat deposits of your abdomen, flanks, and back. In addition, there seems to be component of visceral fat (fat surrounding your abdominal organs - inside fat).

Liposuction along with an energy device may improve the appearance, but is unlikely to completely address the skin laxity.

Ideal treatment would include weight loss, abdominoplasty with lipo 360. The downside is this option is more aggressive and will require some downtime.

Liposuction only removes fat not hanging skin. If you undergo liposuction, your skin will hang and you will need a tummy tuck. I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more flatter abdomen by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your question. Based on the pictures you appear to be good candidate for full tummy tuck and liposuction in your stomach, laterals and pubic area.

Your BMI is still high and must be below 30 so, still 30-40 lbs more to lose. It will be ideal to reduce the visceral fat to achieve a flat abdomen. Liposuction won’t tighten your skin and either will reduce the visceral fat.
After losing some more weight you will be a great candidate for Lower Body lift with muscle repair, mons lift and reduction, real buttocks lift.
Be encouraged. My recommendation will be to look for a Board certified Plastic Surgeon who is expert in after weight loss surgery.
Dr. Cárdenas

Dear itscruz3,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. 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

Any procedure you do should be done after your weight loss goals are reached. Liposuction alone will likely leave you with some hanging skin. You may need an excisional procedure such as an abdominoplasty.

Liposuction can be an option to target a muffin top, especially if you’ve experienced recent weight loss. However, it’s important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your specific case and goals. Liposuction will not address loose skin so this should also be considered. They can assess whether liposuction is the right procedure for you and provide guidance on the best approach to achieve the results you desire. Keep in mind that maintaining a healthy lifestyle with proper diet and exercise is essential for long-term success, even after liposuction.

Yes, I would suggest starting with liposuction to remove the excess fat. You might want to add the pubic region as well.