Age 34, 5'3", 120lbs, can I avoid a tummy tuck? (Photos)

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Im 34, 5'3" and 120lbs. Id like to lose a few more pounds on my own and would like to see about renovation for skin tightening and lipo of whatever is left and my flanks. I was 115 at my ideal weight and i did not experience any extremely loose skin. My abdominal muscle tone feels intact, but I am not a surgeon. Id like to avoid major scarring and the TT belly button in addition to the recovery. I live in VT but travel to Long Island frequently, where there are more talented surgeons. TY

Carey Nease, MD · Answer

Based on your photos you would be best served with a standard abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). Other options that would be helpful would be lipo with Renuvion and possibly combined with a mini tuck, which is a quicker recovery and no scar around your belly button. It really just comes down to how much down time you can tolerate and the scar involved. Good luck!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos it appears you would have the best result from a tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring.  This would remove excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity.  The result will be a flatter, tighter tummy.  I've included a video on liposuction versus a tummy tuck that I hope you find helpful.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Fierce61500,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Try liposuction and Renuvion first to see if the improvement will be enough for you. If not, consider liposuction of the upper abdomen and a mini tuck.  You will have your flattest abdomen with a full tummy tuck.

Luis E. Redondo, MD · Answer

Hi, and thank you for the question.

Based on the information and photos you send us, you are a great candidate for a liposuction with tummy tuck,  a fat transfer should be discuss as well, to reshape your body and give you more curves. I know that you express that you prefer to avoid scars, but in your case the use of Jplasma would not give you the results that you are looking for.

As you can understand studies and test are needed to see if you are clear for surgery.
 So feel free to contact us for further evaluation.

Thank you again and have a great day

Age 34, 5'3", 120lbs, can I avoid a tummy tuck? (Photos)

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Age 34, 5'3", 120lbs, can I avoid a tummy tuck? (Photos)

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