2nd BBL w umbilical hernia repair. Will loose skin be a problem?

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Had a “skinny BBL“ last year, taken from just love handles & lower back fat, wasn’t able to lipo abdominal fat due to umbilical hernia that the doctor wouldn’t touch. Results are a slimmer 31 inch waist and perkier, higher rear. Am now seeking to do round 2 w a Dr. willing to repair the umbilical hernia & perform lipo on just the abdominal area & transfer that to my backside. Will this be enough to further slim down my middle without a TT, and at 5”4, 137 lbs, will loose skin be a problem?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Brave570895,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Usually the umbilical hernia needs to be repaired and fully healed before any abdominal lipo can be done. Therefore you need to repair the hernia first!

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Do you know the expression pictures worth 1000 words.

In this case it’s probably worth a whole lot more because no one can give you an assessment without a picture.

Post proper pictures taken by someone else or you see the timer on your camera from about 8 feet away showing your full torso from your neck to your knees wearing undergarments showing your front, side and back standing in a neutral position.

Just like hot plastic surgeons take before and after pictures.

In fact you can use your before and after pictures that you should have a copy of from your provider.

If you have a loose skin then you are a lesser candidate for quality Liposuction results and possibly lesser BBL results.

Having loose skin is probably the number one reason patients failed to be quality Liposuction or body contouring candidates.

It’s really not possible to give you any good information without seeing pictures.

If you want quality second opinion consultations and schedule those with other local board-certified plastic surgeons.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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