Not satisfied with my stomach. Tummy tuck or Lipo? (Photo)

Thank you for your question about whether to choose another liposuction or a tummy tuck given your dissatisfaction with the appearance of your stomach, despite having undergone previous cosmetic procedures.

Considering your surgical history, which includes a Brazilian Butt Lift, liposuction revision, two C-sections, and tubal ligation, it appears you would be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. This procedure is particularly effective if you have issues like rectus diastasis—where the abdominal muscles have separated, a common condition after pregnancy. A tummy tuck would not only remove excess skin but also tighten these muscles through a process called muscle repair, significantly improving the contour and flatness of your abdomen.

Liposuction is useful for removing fat but does not address skin excess or muscle separation. Since you've had previous liposuctions and are still not satisfied, this indicates that excess skin and possibly muscle separation are contributing to your concerns, which a tummy tuck is better suited to address.

I recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can assess your specific condition in person and discuss the best surgical plan that will achieve your desired results.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Thank you for your question. Based on your photos you appear to be a good candidate for Tummy Tuck with muscle & hernia repair, full body intense liposuction including abdomen, waist, laterals and upper and lower back to improve your body contour and get better curves, especially in your waist area, and adding the J-plasma to optimize results.
Kind regards,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Dear Bright139439,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery