Concern about stubborn fat around abdomen, abdominal fullness. - Tummy tuck vs liposuction? (Photos)

Thank you for your photographs. There are two areas where people carry their extra weight. One is directly beneath the skin, and this is the layer which is amenable to liposuction. The other area is behind your rectus muscles, around your intestines and this excess weight is only dealt with by weight loss. The least expensive and simplest way to reduce both areas is by weight loss. If you have reached your plateau on weight loss, then liposuction would help thin some of the subcutaneous fat that you are unhappy with. What the liposuction will not do is to reduce the volume which is behind your rectus muscles, which may result in a slightly rounded abdominal contour after the liposuction. Best wishes.

It looks like you may have some loose skin. For this reason, a tummy tuck may be more suitable for you. However, this can be confirmed with an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Good morning. To properly evaluate the best option between abdominoplasty and liposuction, it's essential to see clear photos of the abdomen without grabbing the skin, so that fat distribution and possible sagging can be clearly observed. However, from what we've seen, it seems that liposuction of the abdomen and back could be sufficient to improve body contour, as long as there's no significant excess skin or muscle weakness. You can write to us at 829-554-6062 to send us better photos and we'll send you a quote.