Abdominal Liposuction Without a Tummy Tuck?

It is difficult to predict the result of liposuction, but having a big experience in doing these procedures I can suggest that you can be disappointed with the result. In case the skin doesn't retract enough, it will hang. Then you can decide whether to have Tummy Tuck or not. So different patients have different expectations. For some of them having just liposuction may be an option. But the majority of women who have completed their families consider abdominoplasty, or Tummy Tuck procedure, to be done along with liposuction.As for the pain of Tummy Tuck , it is always highly expected that the patient will have pain and swelling in the days following surgery. The situation can be managed with good painkillers.Your Surgeon will instruct you on how to best handle the pain.Soreness may last for several weeks or months also, but nevetheless, the patients who went through TT are usually the most happy patients and think the result was worth it.I wish you the best of luck!

Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos.  I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

An exam is needed for the best answer. If there is significant loose redundant skin and fat you would most likely have the best result with a tummy tuck and liposuction. Liposuction alone is an option along with core exercises to increase resting tone of the abdomen for those with realistic expectation. In that case you will have a smaller waist size and look better in clothes. On the other hand it is expected that you will have loose abdominal skin afterwards.