Will lipo 360 and a mini tummy tuck be enough to give me a snatched and flat foundation? (Photos)

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22 year old, height 5’4, weight 116(last time i checked) I am at my pre pregancy weight(I was 143 during my second pregnancy. I don’t want the full tummy tuck because the scar isnt in my favor being hip to hip. I honestly just want my hip fat gone so that my waist can be even(and my lower back since it kinda wraps around that entire midsection. Also i have either fat or skin on my upper back where my bra line would be.

Steven H. Wiener, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Lipo 360 and a mini tummy tuck will definitely improve the appearance of your waistline and lower back. A full tummy tuck will give greater improvement with a longer scar and recovery.  It is up to you to decide what you want.  The longer the scar, the greater the improvement, with more skin resection, and better improvement of your upper abdomen.

Drew Davis, MD · Answer

Lipo 360 can significantly enhance waist definition by contouring the abdomen, flanks and lower back. A mini tummy tuck addresses skin and muscle laxity primarily below the belly button.
If your skin laxity and muscle separation are limited to the lower abdomen, combining lipo 360 with a mini tummy tuck may provide a flatter and more sculpted appearance. However, if there is looseness above the belly button or significant muscle separation extending upward, a full tummy tuck may produce a more comprehensive and predictable result.
A physical examination will determine whether a mini procedure would under-correct your concerns.

Robert M. Wald, Jr., MD · Answer

Yes, 360 liposuction and a mini tummy tuck should work well without performing a full abdominoplasty. This would give you only a small scar. Realize, this surgery is best performed when you're done having children. A pregnancy would again stretch the abdominal skin.

Daniel Careaga, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, liposuction would not be a good option because fat is not the main issue. You have a significant diastasis recti, meaning your abdominal muscles are separated, along with substantial loose skin from pregnancy. Liposuction only removes fat; it cannot tighten skin or repair the abdominal muscles. In your case, doing lipo would remove very little fat and would likely make the loose skin more noticeable, while your abdomen would still project forward due to the muscle separation. This often leads to a result that looks no flatter&mdash;and sometimes worse&mdash;than before surgery.
A tummy tuck directly addresses the real causes of your abdominal contour. During the procedure, the abdominal muscles are repaired and brought back together, which immediately flattens the stomach, strengthens the core, and creates a more defined waist. At the same time, the excess loose skin is removed, producing a smooth, tight abdominal surface that lipo cannot achieve. While the scar is longer, it is placed low and typically well hidden, and for patients with your anatomy, a tummy tuck provides a far more predictable, flatter, and longer-lasting result than liposuction alone.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

After 2 pregnancies, the underlying support layer of the abdominal wall called fascia has been stretched and irreversibly damaged. This is why your abdomen protrudes anteriorly. Liposuction only removes fat and does not remove excess skin. You will need a full tummy tuck to get the results you desire. I do however recommend you wait to do a full tummy tuck until you are done having children.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Kadir Berat Oyur, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question.We recommend 360-degree liposuction combined with a tummy tuck to improve contour around the waist, hips, lower back, and abdomen. However, a consultation is important to determine the best plan for your goals.I hope this helps

Laura Roider, MD · Answer

Based on your photos I would recommend lipo360 and a full TT. I understand your hesitation because of the scar but this will give you the best result. It will allow your surgeon to remove extra fat, contour your frame, address the excess skin and correct your rectus diastasis.

Jacob Carlson, MD · Answer

I think you would achieve a fantastic result with Liposuction 360 and a standard tummy tuck. The upper back area and the flanks could be treated nicely with the liposuction, but limiting yourself to a mini tummy tuck won't give you a "snatched and flat foundation." A mini tummy tuck only removes a little bit of skin from below the belly button. In order to achieve a flatter stomach from the breast plate all the way down the pubic area, a surgeon would be able to perform muscle wall repair (and liposuction as well) with a standard tummy tuck. Your surgeon would also be able to remove a lot more skin with the standard tummy tuck to help achieve the flatter appearance.

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

You are a good candidate for Vaser 360 liposuction. This will give you snatched contours. This includes your back, waist, hips.

It’s difficult to assess lower belly skin, if very lax then a full tummy tuck rather than a mini would best flatten muscle and skin, the scar would be a trade off.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a better candidate for a standard tummy tuck with 360 liposuction. This will improve your overall shape and remove all of the skin laxity.

Will lipo 360 and a mini tummy tuck be enough to give me a snatched and flat foundation? (Photos)

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