Would I need to do lipo on my sides ?
Your photo shows a lot of stretchmarks around and below the belly button and a small hanging pouch of skin and fat. Although it does not look like you need lipo on the sides I don't believe liposuction alone will result in shrinking of the skin below the level of the belly button. When the skin has this many stretchmarks it has lost its elasticity. Liposuction alone would empty the pouch but it would still be there. For an optimal result you will need liposuction + removal of the excess skin.I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery.My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship in order to know if this assessment is valid.
Dear Marlynn26,based on your photo, it looks like you have some loose skin so you might be a candidate for a tummy tuck and liposuction. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to 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
