Should I get Lipo with Extended Tummy Tuck? (Photos)

Question

I would love to get my flanks to outer thighs down a few inches during my 1st round. One surgeon suggested an extended tummy tuck saying that it would get a lot off my flanks and then I would need to come back for a 2nd round to “blend” my backside/thighs. I feel as though the loose skin after lipo to these areas could be pulled tighter during the ETT. Also, was thinking I would be more of a 360 candidate than ETT. Please advise and thank you!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

An extended tummy tuck represents a full tummy tuck and all of its components with the addition of an extended incision to the sides or toward the back. This type of extended tummy tuck will treat patients who have tremendous skin laxity on the sides or near circumferential skin laxity, most frequently observed after massive weight loss.  Consult via email or Skype with a board certified PS with additional photos of your abdomen to discern diastasis recti and stretch marks.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It's difficult to determine if you are a candidate for ETT without photos of the abdomen,  From the goals you mentioned and the photos provided it appears you would have nice results from liposuction of the hips and flanks.  Good luck with surgery!

Carmina Cardenas, MD · Answer

To start You have a beautiful foundation: great waist line, great wait-hip  ratio, so  I envision an awesome result. Based on your photos you have saggy buttocks, saggy lovehandles and I am conviced that  you will be a great candidate for a CTT inorder to tighten both areas. The incision should be placed below the level of your panties in order to be totally hidden under your bikini line. I would complete the beautiful transformation with some liposuction to lovenhandles to use that fat to transfer to the bottom of the buttocks.Be encouraged!!!! You will be looking awesome.Dr. Cardenas

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Unfortunately without images of your stomach it is difficult to comment on the need/style of tummy tuck required but you do appear to be an excellent liposuction candidate to reduce your flanks and outer thigh as listed on your narrative.  Hope this helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear JunoD,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you don't need extended tummy tuck. I frequently combine 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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Should I get Lipo with Extended Tummy Tuck? (Photos)

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