Do I need a Tummy Tuck or lipo? How much would it cost?. 180 lb 5'3 (photos)

First, you need to lose a bit of weight. Once you do so and reach a maintainable weight then schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss a tummy tuck. My best,
Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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You have excess fat and skin in the abdomen as well as laxity of your abdominal wall. These are best addressed through Tummy Tuck with liposuction to adjacent regions.Tummy tuck, also know as abdominoplasty, is a procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and to restore the weakened abdominal wall, giving a firmer and smoother appearance. We nearly always add liposuction to our tummy tucks to sculpt the body 360 degrees to achieve an ideal feminine figure. Both are very powerful techniques in the right hands, and can have dramatic results if done correctly. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in these procedures.

Dear Ms. Y.v,Thank you for your questions. Unfortunately without a examination I can advise you in general terms, however I hope you will find them helpful.Based solely on your photos I believe your best choice is a abdominoplasty and flank liposuction after reaching your goal weight.Total costs are based on several components:A)what part of the country you have your surgery (coastal cities are generally higher than inland cities)B)surgeons fees (more experienced surgeons are higher than less experienced)C)anesthesia fees (nurse anesthetist vs Bd. Cert. Anesthesiologist) D)facility fees (operations done in a hospital setting are usually higher in total cost)E) special equipment needed or supplies (implants, etc).Please search RealSelf & Am. Society of Plastic Surgery web sites for the sections on the average costs and fees.Most Plastic Surgeons have financing options available.I feel compelled to state that while total cost should always be takeninto consideration it  is your body and we usually "get what we pay for".I recommend that you make several consultative appointments with Plastic Surgeons who are experienced and Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition ideally they are members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).I wish you my best and success,R. A. Hardesty, MD, FACSDiplomate and Certified by the Am. Bd. of Plastic Surgerywwwimagineplasticsurgery.com4646 Brockton AveRiverside, Ca 92506(951) 686-7600