Love handles post tummy tuck - what procedure would be best to correct this? (Photos)

June 3, 2025
Asked By:mcb860 in New Haven, Connecticut

I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. Now I have large love handles that will not go away with exercise. The skin is loose. What type of procedure would be best to correct this?

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Answers (6)

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MOST RECENT
June 11, 2025

Answer: Love handles

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 11, 2025

Answer: Love handles

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 10, 2025

Answer: Love handles

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 10, 2025

Answer: Love handles

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 10, 2025

Answer: Inadequate surgery

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 10, 2025

Answer: Inadequate surgery

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 10, 2025

Answer: Flankplasty (removal of love handles) with liposuction

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 10, 2025

Answer: Flankplasty (removal of love handles) with liposuction

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 10, 2025

Answer: Tummy tuck

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 10, 2025

Answer: Tummy tuck

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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