When trying to obtain quote for BBL, doctor said I need tummy tuck. Would this be required? 113 lbs. - no lose skin (Photos)

Thank you for sharing your question and pictures. Your surgeon advised the tummy tuck, like you said, to target the abdominal muscle. By doing so, you will have a flatter stomach (the muscle separation creates a rounder look). But if you are not bothered by it, you don't have to do a tummy tuck. You can simply do a lipo 360 and BBL, but you will not have a totally flat stomach. It's all about your expectations and goals.

Thank you for the question. Based on the pictures it looks like you are a liposuction with BBL candidate but I will need to evaluate in person to check the abdominal weakness if this is the case you might need a tummy tuck as well to repair the muscles.

Hi @Sincere364863, Thank you for your question. Each procedure serves a different purpose and in my criteria the two are needed. A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen. It also strengthens the abdominal muscles. There are several variations based on the patient's needs and expectations such as abdominal lipolysis, abdominal diastasis repair, skin removal with umbilical reconstruction, and so on. I believe that the best possible result is from liposculture where we take out fat from all parts of the body to make it more harmonious and transferring your own fat to the glutes to give it more volume. Is important that you are clear with your specialist in the results that you seek. Best! Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP) .