Upper abdominal liposuction or current options? (Photo)

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Hi, I'm 5'4 and 128 lbs. I had a tummy tuck many moons ago and have hated my upper abdominal fat. I've heard all kinds of new options are out there that don't cost as much as liposuction. Would any be effective? I'm very confused by all the options.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Raising1rl,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your shirt is covering most of your upper abdomen as well as your breasts. Often times, I will do a breast lift that will clean up the upper abdominal skin. This may help you. Also, you may have liposuction but the skin may hang afterwards. I would need more photographs that show your breasts and upper abdomen to give you a more accurate answer.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Since you have had a tummy tuck, you have extra scarring in that area. Liposuction, by far, is your best option to remove the residual fat. Nonsurgical treatments like Cool-Sculpting are not that effective or reliable.  Go get liposuction of your upper abdomen.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

While an in person evaluation is best, you may be a candidate for BodyTite.  This minimally invasive procedure can remove unwanted subcutaneous fat as well as apply RF technology for skin tightening.  The results can be enhanced by adding Morpheus8 treatments.  I've included a video on the procedure that I hope you find helpful.

Debra L. Stafford, MD · Answer

Hello, Liposuction continues to be the "gold standard" to remove localized fat that is resistant to diet and exercise. Non surgical options can be effective but not to the degree of liposuction.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Your tummy tuck looks pretty straightforward to me. It looks like your surgeon was a little heavy handed with giving you a defined midline but otherwise it looks like a straightforward quality outcome. The contour of your torso, especially your upper abdomen, may not be related to subcutaneous fat as much as you think. Important to recognize, if the problem is related to subcutaneous fat, or the contour of your abdominal wall. Liposuction is the gold standard for removing excess subcutaneous fat. I think the best step is to get an assessment of your tummy tuck by a few different plastic surgeons, so you know what’s what. Some individuals end up with a inward sloping abdominal wall from a tummy tuck from aggressive muscle tightening. This is going especially happen on individuals who are barrel chested. If the Sternum sits significantly forward in relationship to your pubic bone then the upper abdomen, can bulge in relationship to the lower abdomen after aggressive muscle tightening from a tummy tuck.
Liposuction may be helpful but subcutaneous fat may not be the primary issue since it’s hard to decipher what the actual problem is based on your post.
I don’t think any subcutaneous fat removal treatment other than Liposuction can be recommended from my experience. That said, delivering, consistent quality liposuction results is more difficult than most people realize. At the number of plastic surgeons who mastered this procedure has to be in a small minority. There are major differences in Liposuction skills among plastic surgeons. I suggest being highly selective when choosing providers, and insisting on seeing enough before and after pictures to confirm the provider has the skills necessary to get the results you want.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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