Liposuction without tummy tuck? (Photo)

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and photographs.  Age and number of pregnancies does not determine the best type of surgical treatment to help you reach your goals, only your skin elasticity and your goal results.  Based on your pictures alone I agree that I don't see significant stretch marks that would preclude the use of liposuction and liposuction alone may be an excellent treatment to reduce your waist circumference and improve your abdomen, hips, and thighs.  Hope this helps.

Liposuctions have improved over the years so much that many patients who used to need tummy tucks no longer need them since the skin tightens up enough that they have nothing hanging after lipo alone.

You can choose between tummy tuck or liposuction. There's nothing automatic about it. And, there's no way to second guess a surgeon that has had the benefit of examining you and speaking with you about your desired results. Perhaps if you're unsure, then have a few second opinion consultations with well respected body surgeons in your area would be helpful in your decision making. Best, Dt. ALDO :)

I would not suction your abdomen. I think an abdominoplasty will give you a better result.

Good luck,

Greg Sexton, M.D.

Columbia, S.C.

Not automatically, it will depend on the laxity of the skin. You appear to be a good candidate for liposuction. I recommend a hi-definition procedure for the best results with skin tightening. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF, ultrasound and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, and contouring. If you are a candidate for a tummy tuck, it can be performed at the same time. I suggest a consult with a hi-def physique liposuction expert to go over the best options. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question and for sharing appropriate pictures. You seem to be a good candidate for liposuction. It's difficult to tell from photos alone if a tummy tuck is needed in your case. Often pregnancy causes the abdominal muscles to loosen, which is why many mothers opt to remove the loose skin and tighten those muscles. Make sure you're working with a board certified plastic surgeon for precise recommendations. 

Hello and thank you for your question.  The best advice you can
receive is from an in-person consultation.  With that being said, based on
your photographs, you are a good candidate for waistline contouring liposuction of your
abdomen, flanks, and lower back.  This can greatly improve your overall
shape with a smaller waist.  Make sure
you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who
have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.

Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Everyone is different. Your surgeon has the advantage after having examined you in person. Pregnancy does seem to damage the abdominal wall in most cases, however, not all. A detailed physical exam is necessary to determine if you need abdominal wall repair or excision of excess skin and tissue. If you feel you need another exam, seek a second opinion. Most surgeons on this site offer a complimentary consultation. Best wishes,  

Skin quality determine last whether you need a tummy tuck or not. Based on your photos your skin appears to have good elasticity and should respond nicely to Lipo alone 

Thank you for your question. Based on the picture you are a very good candidate for liposuction. Look like you have good quality skin. Does not look like a need TT