My goal is to have my waist noticeably smaller than my hips. Which procedure would be best to accomplish that? Lipo or a tummy tuck. I am a mother of 2, but my stomach has always protruded out like in the pictures.
Answer: Achieving the beautiful flat abdomen Your abdomen is very protruding and you will be a perfect candidate for a Full tummy tuck with tight muscle repair to achieve a flat abdomen and smaller waistline. Liposuction only, won’t help because your problem is not excess of fat, it is very loose muscle. Liposuction can be done to waist and lower back. Be encouraged!!! Dr. Cárdenas
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Answer: Achieving the beautiful flat abdomen Your abdomen is very protruding and you will be a perfect candidate for a Full tummy tuck with tight muscle repair to achieve a flat abdomen and smaller waistline. Liposuction only, won’t help because your problem is not excess of fat, it is very loose muscle. Liposuction can be done to waist and lower back. Be encouraged!!! Dr. Cárdenas
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Answer: Liposuction vs Abdominoplasty Thank you for your question. Based on your photos, I think you would benefit best from an abdominoplasty. While liposuction is great at removing unwanted fat from the body, you will be left with excess skin on your abdomen. An abdominoplasty will remove the unwanted tissue, create a more youthful belly button, and repair the rectus muscles that have grown apart during your pregnancies. I also tend to liposuction the flanks region to provide my patients with an hourglass figure. I recommend speaking with a board certified plastic surgeon about your options and for a thorough evaluation.
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Answer: Liposuction vs Abdominoplasty Thank you for your question. Based on your photos, I think you would benefit best from an abdominoplasty. While liposuction is great at removing unwanted fat from the body, you will be left with excess skin on your abdomen. An abdominoplasty will remove the unwanted tissue, create a more youthful belly button, and repair the rectus muscles that have grown apart during your pregnancies. I also tend to liposuction the flanks region to provide my patients with an hourglass figure. I recommend speaking with a board certified plastic surgeon about your options and for a thorough evaluation.
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August 23, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Dear Tasteful553013, 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
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August 23, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Dear Tasteful553013, 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
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August 22, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck From your photo it appears you have abdominal wall laxity that is contributing to the round appearance of your tummy. A standard tummy tuck will address this as well as remove excess skin. The result will be a flatter, tighter appearing tummy. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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August 22, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck From your photo it appears you have abdominal wall laxity that is contributing to the round appearance of your tummy. A standard tummy tuck will address this as well as remove excess skin. The result will be a flatter, tighter appearing tummy. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.
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August 23, 2022
Answer: Protruding Stomach Hi Tasteful553013, Stomach protrusion can be caused by weakened abdominal muscles, especially after pregnancy, visceral fat, and/or a combination of the two. A consultation or exam is best needed to assess your current condition. However, based upon pictures alone it does appear you have a significant amount of abdominal wall laxity that is often best treated with a muscle repair during a tummy tuck. Again, formal consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be needed to better assess your needs. Dr. Andre P. MarshallDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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August 23, 2022
Answer: Protruding Stomach Hi Tasteful553013, Stomach protrusion can be caused by weakened abdominal muscles, especially after pregnancy, visceral fat, and/or a combination of the two. A consultation or exam is best needed to assess your current condition. However, based upon pictures alone it does appear you have a significant amount of abdominal wall laxity that is often best treated with a muscle repair during a tummy tuck. Again, formal consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be needed to better assess your needs. Dr. Andre P. MarshallDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, CA 90210
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