Would I be a candidate for a regular tummy tuck or should I prepare for an extended tummy tuck? (photos)

Eclectic570526, it looks like you had great success with your upper abdomen and waist liposuction. Based on our photos a full abdominoplasty may be suitable for you as opposed to an extended. All of the skin and fat below your belly button would be removed. the extension, if chosen, would serve to tighten the flanks/love handle area to reduce skin looseness and its tendency to lap over a waistband. You may have weakening of your abdominal muscles which would require tightening that layer, but it is also possible that you have abdominal herniation. It will be best to wait for your evaluation in December for a full and thorough evaluation., Hope this helps!

Thank you for your pictures and questions. There is no question that you need maximal skin removal. And to be honest, there is not really a specific or distinct difference between a "standard" and an "extended" tummy tuck in my opinion. It is all customized to a patient's needs and how far one needs to extend the incision to correct and remove skin laxity/redundancy. In your case, I would suspect that to remove the maximal skin, the incision might need to be carried out past the hip or you might even be best served with a body lift for additional posterior skin removal. Only an exam and discussion with your surgeon will tell for sure.
Good luck!
Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

A full tummy tuck will most likely be sufficient for you. An extended tummy tuck would be recommended if you’d like to target your sides and back. However, it may not be needed depending on your goals.