Male, 34, 5'10, 180, NYC. Frustrated w/ my flanks/love handles and belly. Was a lot heavier in my youth so have a lot of faded stretch marks. If I focus on diet pretty intensely, I can get down another 5-10 pounds, but haven't been able to get lower than that and body shape stays similar. I had gynecomastia surgery at 18 and was happy with the results, but based on that and a childhood hernia surgery, I've found that I tend to scar and it takes a long time for my scars to fade, so have concerns about a tummy tuck (plus recovery time). Less concerned about cost within reason. Hoping for thoughts on: 1) Whether good results could be achieved with lipo (vs tummy tuck)? 2) If lipo, is there a particular form I should consider? 3) If there are other complementary options that I should consider concurrently? 4) Looking to do this in the late fall/early winter. Is it advisable to try to lose that additional 5-10 pounds over the next couple months before the surgery? Thank you!
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It is impossible to give you good evaluation without in person consultation or series of photos. Area around BB is notorious for residual bulging after liposuction; it is difficult in some patients to "clean" that area due to fixation of BB to the deep muscle fascia. Once result is mature and...
Dear louloulou2018,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
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Liposuction removes the excess subcutaneous fat. This can be combined with Renuvion skin tightening. Postoperative garments and lymphatic massage helps the skin redrape. Additionally, Sofwave may help with skin tightening postoperatively.
Skin excision with abdominoplasty removes the excess...
