I am five two about 157 lbs and dropping. 2 kids 7&9 and I am 33 I really don’t want a tummy tuck, what would the results of liposuction look like with my tummy? I have had two kids. I am losing weight with more to go. I don’t really mind the stretch marks and a little lose skin. The elasticity seems to be decent. But I don’t want to waste my money if Lipo with this tummy wont work well. Where can I find pics of similar situations?
December 14, 2017
Answer: Can I have Lipo instead of a tummy tuck? Based on your photo, you are not a candidate for liposuction alone. Your skin has lost elasticity after multiple pregnancies and liposuction will make your skin look looser and droopier. As you lose more weight you will see that your skin will look worse. Vaser or Smart Lipo may help in conjunction with a tummy tuck but not in place of it. Another benefit of a tummy tuck is that it will repair your abdominal muscles that have separated in the midline and give you your core strength back as well as a better waistline. I would advise against doing liposuction and waiting until you are at your goal weight to consult with board certified plastic surgeons in your area. Best of luck to you!
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December 14, 2017
Answer: Can I have Lipo instead of a tummy tuck? Based on your photo, you are not a candidate for liposuction alone. Your skin has lost elasticity after multiple pregnancies and liposuction will make your skin look looser and droopier. As you lose more weight you will see that your skin will look worse. Vaser or Smart Lipo may help in conjunction with a tummy tuck but not in place of it. Another benefit of a tummy tuck is that it will repair your abdominal muscles that have separated in the midline and give you your core strength back as well as a better waistline. I would advise against doing liposuction and waiting until you are at your goal weight to consult with board certified plastic surgeons in your area. Best of luck to you!
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December 14, 2017
Answer: Liposuction Hi,
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December 14, 2017
Answer: Liposuction Hi,
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July 1, 2018
Answer: Can I have Lipo instead of a tummy tuck? Thank you for your question and photo. Based on this photo and height and weight, your BMI is 29, you do have loose skin, with lots of stretch marks (poor elasticity). The upper abdominal skin has better elasticity. Liposuction vs tummy tuck; depends what your goal is, how much loose skin is "not too loose" for you, Ok with abdomen not being flat (pregnancy creates muscle separation in the midline).You would do well with VASER Hi Def Liposuction of your whole abdomen, back, waist, hips, lateral chest wall to help with maximum skin tighten 360 degrees. It is difficult to predict how much tightening your lower abdominal skin will undergo. In any case, you are not wasting your money on lipo, since this will give you an excellent shape improvement. A tummy tuck can be done later if you are not happy with the loose skin. Based on your photo, I personally would approach your body contouring in two stages as I described. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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July 1, 2018
Answer: Can I have Lipo instead of a tummy tuck? Thank you for your question and photo. Based on this photo and height and weight, your BMI is 29, you do have loose skin, with lots of stretch marks (poor elasticity). The upper abdominal skin has better elasticity. Liposuction vs tummy tuck; depends what your goal is, how much loose skin is "not too loose" for you, Ok with abdomen not being flat (pregnancy creates muscle separation in the midline).You would do well with VASER Hi Def Liposuction of your whole abdomen, back, waist, hips, lateral chest wall to help with maximum skin tighten 360 degrees. It is difficult to predict how much tightening your lower abdominal skin will undergo. In any case, you are not wasting your money on lipo, since this will give you an excellent shape improvement. A tummy tuck can be done later if you are not happy with the loose skin. Based on your photo, I personally would approach your body contouring in two stages as I described. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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