Liposuction without tummy tuck? (Photo)

November 30, 2016
Asked By:Ellie J in Minneapolis, MN

3 weeks from today, I'm scheduled for liposuction on my abdomen, hips, and outer thighs. I'm 44 and have had 2 C-sections, however I never did get strechmarks. Actually, after having my boys, I was 10lbs lighter than my high school/college weight with no loose skin. My question is, do I automatically need a tummy tuck because of my age and because I've had 2 kids? The reason I ask is because I feel like almost every review of a woman over 40 with kids says yes. My surgeon tells me no.

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December 2, 2016

Answer: Liposuction without tummy tuck?

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Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 2, 2016

Answer: Liposuction without tummy tuck?

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Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 30, 2018

Answer: Many patients do just fine under lipo and don't need a tummy tuck since the skin tightens well enough.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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November 30, 2018

Answer: Many patients do just fine under lipo and don't need a tummy tuck since the skin tightens well enough.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 2, 2016

Answer: Automatically?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 2, 2016

Answer: Automatically?

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 5, 2016

Answer: Liposuction

Gregory Sexton, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 5, 2016

Answer: Liposuction

Gregory Sexton, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 2, 2016

Answer: Mommy Makeover with VASER Hi Def Liposuction, ThermiRF, ultrasound

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 2, 2016

Answer: Mommy Makeover with VASER Hi Def Liposuction, ThermiRF, ultrasound

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 2, 2016

Answer: Liposuction

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 2, 2016

Answer: Liposuction

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