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

Liposuction requires that the skin has enough elasticity to shrink smoothly after fat removal, and it seems more likely that you will need a tummy tuck for that reason. Your BMI is almost 32, so you will want to get it below 30 to minimize the risk of complications from surgery. (Weight less than 170.)

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