How much of my side/hip tattoos will be affected when doing a tummy tuck? (Photo)

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Hey. I am looking into getting liposuction and a tummy tuck. I am trying to figure out about how much of my side/hip tattoos will be affected when doing this process. I am mainly concerned about the colored skull and if I will lose it all or if half of it will remain. I know that basically the barrel of the gun will be gone.

Ankur Mehta, MD · Answer

I hope you like my title because I literally just came up with it! But on a more serious note....From your photos, it appears that you will loose some of both tattoos. You are correct in that the barrel will probably be gone and the lower part of the skull toward the middle of your abdomen will likely be removed. Make sure you do not try and "save" the tattoos because I think if you do, you may sacrifice a great result. I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your
question. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck
with liposuction.  This can be done
through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look
natural and have no scars on the exterior.  
Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.   This can be designed to not affect your skull tattoo.  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.  The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. I agree that a significant portion of the barrel of the gun tattoo will be lost and likely the lower portion of your skull tattoo.  With liposuction you may see some distortion of the remaining tattoos as your skin will either be flat or concave in appearance compared to its current convexity.  Hope this helps.

Joshua A. Halpern, MD, PA · Answer

From looking at your picture part of the barrel and part of the gun will be removed. To best answer your question you would need a physical examination. One of the things I have my patients do is to sit down and to evaluate how far the roll goes to the side. Another thing that I do involves determining the laxity of the skin. These can’t be determined from your pictures. I invented a tummy tuck where patients typically wake up in no pain (please see the video on our page). In addition the belly buttons look very natural and women even into their late seventies tend to enjoy showing off their new belly button and tummy in a bikini! I hope you find this information useful. Please watch the enclosed video.

Derby Sang Caputo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos. it is very difficult to exactly tell you because it depends on the flexibility of the skin on the abdomen. Best of luck

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