Lipo 360 or Tummy Tuck to achieve a flat stomach? (Photo)

At 4'11 and 174 lbs, your BMI is 35 which puts you at high risk for complications. I recommend you begin a low fat diet, core exercises such as sit-ups, planks, pilates and start wearing an abdominal binder. Liposuction can be done and can safely remove 10 lbs during on session. Once you get your BMI down to 32 or lower, you can consider a tummy tuck. If you are not planning future pregnancies, the technique I recommend is abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

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Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your question regarding if lipo360 will suffice or if you will need a tummy tuck. By examining your photos, I see you have excess skin and excess fat. You're right; if you do liposuction, you will be left with excess skin. If you do a tummy tuck, you may still not be satisfied with your results. I recommend you lose as much weight as you can first, then come back for a tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks. During the tummy tuck, muscle plication will be performed, bringing in your abdomen between 3-6 inches. If you want further removal of fat, liposuction can be done 4-6 months after your tummy tuck. Your BBL can be done at the same time.

I wish you the best of luck. Thank you for your question regarding how to achieve a flat stomach.

Hello. Thanks for posting your query. Looking at your pics alone liposuction will not be suffice and will further increase your saggy skin.In mu opinion you will need both lipo 360 with tummy tuck to get best shape and contour. Hope I have cleared your doubt. All the best!

For best results you will first need to lose weight to reduce visceral or internal fat. This will give your surgeon the opportunity to optimize your tummy tuck results. Liposuction can be added to enhance your curves. However, liposuction alone will not give you a flat tummy.

Liposuction of fat is not a replacement for a skin removal procedure like a TT. A TT will address loose skin and patients should understand this principle fully. Lipo 360 means lipo of the abdomen, sides, and lower back.

Thank you for your question and pictures. i would recommend you a tummy tuck with liposuction for betters results. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for