Is it possible to have a flat stomach from Brazilian butt lift/lipo or will I need a tummy tuck to achieve a flat tummy? (Photo)

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I'm 160 lbs and I have one child my fat stores so much in my lower stomach

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Based on your photos I think you can achieve a great result with a BBL procedure. Ensure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. I feel that you are Avery good candidate for a BBL and lipo. However, I also feel that you will need a tummy tuck. It is clear that you have considerable stretch marks which signify that the skin has been damaged beyond repair. You have lost the elasticity. Therefore, although fat could be extracted from your abdominal area, you'll get the best results w a tummy tuck to follow.I would caution you against having both procedures done at the same time for fear of affecting fat survival and eventual results. I am not in the camp that advocate doing both (tummy tuck and BBL) at the same time. Think about it, When fat is transferred to the buttocks, the fat cells need all of the oxygen possible in order to survive. Fat transfers (BBL) require a rich oxygen environment in order to attempt the highest rate of survival of the fat cells. Fat is not just transferred to the buttock region. In order to obtain that shapely pear shape behind you must transfer fat to the area of the hip laterally to make for more attractive curves. If you lie on your side it will place undue pressure on the transferred fat cells and perhaps flatten out the area. We recommend that our patients do not place any significant pressure on their butts for 4-6 weeks following the BBL. Research research, then research some more. Always seek out the opinion of a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with years of experience in liposuction and fat transfers.In addition, the law in thenState of Florida does not allow the removal of more than 1000 CCs with liposuction when performed in conjunction with another surgical procedure. 1000 CCs of transferred fat is hardly enough to give you a shapely desired Florida BBL result. Come in to see me and I will personally guide you.We offer virtual consultations with the use of a web base program called touch MD. It is a web based program in which patients have the ability to load their picture unto the program. We accomodate patients from as far away as California. I then evaluate them and can actually draw on the picture to show a potential patient where the incisions would be located and how the procedure is to be realized. It's all done to comply with HIPPA which is the federal law that protects the patient's medical information. Look them up. Good Luck Dr PG

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Looking at your photo, I suggest you consider a tummy tuck as well because it looks like you've got a loose skin that won't be removed with liposuction alone.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You may be able to avoid the tummy tuck, but this will depend upon your exam and the precision with which the liposuction is performed.  I would search for the surgeon who you feel is most likely to give you
the best results. Look at reviews and before and after pictures on that
surgeon's website. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Shayne Webb, MD · Answer

Though liposuction alone with a brazilian butt lift will improve your contour dramatically, to have a totally flat stomach you will likely need a tummy tuck.  This can only be determined by an abdominal exam, but you appear to have enough separation of the muscles to warrant a repair.   Take care and good luck.

Is it possible to have a flat stomach from Brazilian butt lift/lipo or will I need a tummy tuck to achieve a flat tummy? (Photo)

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