I am planning for complete abdominoplasty. Is it a permanent correction? (Photo)

Removal of excess skin is a permanent procedure...... unless something happens to stretch out the skin again such as weight gain and weight loss. After the surgery, you will need to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and if you do that, your surgical results should be permanent.

You would definitely benefit from liposuction and Abdominoplasty. To answer your question, it is not a permanent solution. Even though we can do Vaser liposuction along with your procedure, it is impossible to remove all the fat cells. What that means is, it is still possible to gain weight after the procedure. With a decent diet and moderate exercise you would be able to maintain your results. If you would like to be seen here at Smith Plastic Surgery for a consultation, feel free to reach out to my office. 702-838-2455

Yes, an abdominoplasty is a permanent correction. It appears you would benefit from a tummy tuck. I recommend an abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more flatten abdomen by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your question regarding the longevity of an abdominoplasty. Thank you for your history, and thank you for your pictures. Yes, the best procedure for you would be a complete abdominoplasty. During a complete abdominoplasty, excess skin and fat from the top of the pubic region to above the belly button are permanently removed. The belly button is reestablished to a more anatomic position, and the rectus abdominis muscle is sutured to flatten your abdomen on profile. Also, excess skin and fat in the pubic region are eliminated. It would be ideal to lose more weight before the procedure, but I think you can embark upon a tummy tuck. You are correct that a complete abdominoplasty is better for you than liposuction. Liposuction alone would leave you with loose hanging skin, which would not be optimal. Therefore, I agree you need a complete abdominoplasty. Good Luck. Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

A full abdominoplasty comprehensively removes skin and fat from the entire abdomen. If coupled with strategic liposuction of your flanks and back, it will help provide a more “V” tapered silhoutte as well as address the appearance of your protruding abdomen.
As for having permanent results, your results will remain permanent granted you remain within 5-10 pounds of your post operative weight. I generally recommend my patients to be within 5-`10 lbs of their goal weight for a period of 3 months in order to have optimal outcomes in the long-term.

Thank you for your question and for uploading pictures.You are a candidate for a tummy tuck. I would suggestadding liposuction to give you better results

Dear Independent601615,
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

Good evening Independent601615,
I hope this message finds you well. A abdominoplasty would be a significant procedure involving liposuction along with a skin reduction procedure which would give you a much more refined and contoured outlook showing a defined waist. It can also be used to create more defined abdominal muscle definition. It would continue to remain as good of an outcome so long as you control your diet and continue to exercise regularly. Since most of the fat cells and deposits are evacuated from those spaces, a return of fat in those areas are rare but not completely gone. Although an image is a great starting point , I would recommend a video consultation / in person consultation with a board certified Aesthetic Plastic surgeon to take this forward and thoroughly answer your query.
Dr. Pranav Reddy JambulaIAAPS, ISAPS, APSI, APRAS, ASI MemberMBBS, MS, MCH, IAAPS Fellow

You might consider liposuction of your abdomen and flanks and minimally invasive skin tightening with radiofrequency like ThermiTight or Renuvion to give good results and avoid the long scar and recovery of the tuck. Also, EMSculpt can be used to help tighten and tone your abdominal muscles.

Hi, thanks for your question and photos. Congrats, you can have excellent results with Lipo and Tummy Tuck. Be sure of being in your correct weight before going to the operating room. The results are permanent, but you must keep your condition with a healthy lifestyle, healthy food, and regular exercise. Good luck!