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?
June 18, 2025
Answer: Love handles post tummy tuck - what procedure would be best to correct this? Thank you for your question and photos. Often patients concentrate on the most obvious areas for correction and fail to notice that other areas are suboptimal as well. Based on your photos, it seems you had a standard tummy tuck with a high scar and scarred belly button. You do have significant gynecomastia, upper back and lower back excess fat and lower back excess skin. As a Total Definer surgeon, I would use the VASER liposuction technique for your abdomen, gynecomastia with breast tissue removal and lowering your abdominoplasty scar to a lower less obvious location. The back will need VASER liposuction and excess loose skin excision to connect with the abdominoplasty incision. This is a body lift procedure and with the liposuction will create a more toned masculine shape. Also, your arms look fat and with the reshaping of your torso and chest will look disharmonious. You would need VASER liposuction of the arms for muscle definition. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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June 18, 2025
Answer: Love handles post tummy tuck - what procedure would be best to correct this? Thank you for your question and photos. Often patients concentrate on the most obvious areas for correction and fail to notice that other areas are suboptimal as well. Based on your photos, it seems you had a standard tummy tuck with a high scar and scarred belly button. You do have significant gynecomastia, upper back and lower back excess fat and lower back excess skin. As a Total Definer surgeon, I would use the VASER liposuction technique for your abdomen, gynecomastia with breast tissue removal and lowering your abdominoplasty scar to a lower less obvious location. The back will need VASER liposuction and excess loose skin excision to connect with the abdominoplasty incision. This is a body lift procedure and with the liposuction will create a more toned masculine shape. Also, your arms look fat and with the reshaping of your torso and chest will look disharmonious. You would need VASER liposuction of the arms for muscle definition. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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June 17, 2025
Answer: Large love handles after tummy tuck Thank you for your query. Based on your pictures, you will need to have a completion of belt lipectomy, which will involve extending the cut from your previous abdominoplasty all the way to the back. The fat and the loose skin can both be taken care of by this procedure. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!
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June 17, 2025
Answer: Large love handles after tummy tuck Thank you for your query. Based on your pictures, you will need to have a completion of belt lipectomy, which will involve extending the cut from your previous abdominoplasty all the way to the back. The fat and the loose skin can both be taken care of by this procedure. Please find an experienced board certified Plastic surgeon who can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!
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