After multiple consults, Drs. said I'd be pleased with results from lipo. None pushed me in direction of TT. Advice? (photos)

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i went to several consultations, they all stated i did have a little separation of the muscle but not a lot. they said i didnt have any stretchmarks, or any loose skin. one told me that if i wanted to go with a tummy tuck i may be left with a horizontal and vertical scar as well because of no loose skin. several told me that id be pleased with the results id get from liposuction. none of them pushed me in the direction of a tummy tuck. also, should i get sacrum removed?how nice would that look?

Mitchel Goldman, MD · Answer

From your photos, it looks like you have good skin quality. If you don’t have loosened abdominal muscles, then liposuction will give you the flatter stomach that you desire. You may also want to consider noninvasive fat-elimination techniques, such as Vanquish, CoolSculpting and ThermiTight. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist with whom you feel comfortable and whose experience and results are impressive.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs, I agree that you don't need a tummy tuck.  You are a
great 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.  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

Robert Oliver Jr., MD · Answer

I don't think you'd get a good result ith liposuction only because you obviously have a lot of laxity/stretch of the abdominal wall. While the modest amount of fat excess you've got can be improved with liposuction, you need the muscle work to change your shape. As you have a high belly button, I'd suggest a mini abdominoplasty would probably be the middle ground option.

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello
Based on that picture I believe you're a good candidate for a 
liposuction. I would suggest to do it on your abdomen, waist, flanks 
and back as well. You have choices, but definitely you must be evaluated
 first to coordinate which procedures will fit your needs. Try to find a
 certified plastic surgeon that you feel comfortable with. Good luck.
Dr. Israel Mañon
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Ken Dolynchuk, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and photos. I don’t know what the issue with your sacrum is. However, you would definitely benefit from circumferential liposuction. Your skin tone seems good but if concerns arise due to skin laxity on physical examination you should look for a board certified plastic surgeon who either offers VASER lipo or post op skin tightening using RF or ultrasound. Best of luck.

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