I had a vertical csect 9 mths ago. No med issues, age 34, 5'5", 170 lbs. Seeking lipo after csect. Live in NJ but willing to travel. I went to 2 local docs whom have pushed tummy tuck. I am looking for perfect just a big diff in size so that I can fit comfortably in my pre-baby clothes. I have seen pics online of women who look similar to me who have had lipo and achieved a great reduction in size w/o lipo.*What type of lipo would you recommend? *Does your practice currently offer any promos?
May 12, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a better candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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May 12, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a better candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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May 15, 2017
Answer: Liposuction vs. Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Patients often come in asking for liposuction when it's not always the best operation in order to achieve the result you are looking for. Liposuction is an excellent operation to reduce localized fat and improve contour when the skin elasticity is good and the underlying muscle support is in tact. Based on your pictures, you have developed noticeable muscle laxity of your abdomen, which is common after pregnancy. The only way to address this issue is with an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. This would also given you reliably the flattest abdomen and allow the surgeon to remove most, if not all of your vertical scar. Liposuction alone can be done and will reduce the thickness of your tissue but may leave you with a bloated look due to the muscle separation. You can, of course, do liposuction first and see the results. The skin removal and muscle tightening can be done in a second surgery if you desired. The best thing is to see a board certified plastic surgeon and be sure they understand your goals and preferences. Good luck.
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May 15, 2017
Answer: Liposuction vs. Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. Patients often come in asking for liposuction when it's not always the best operation in order to achieve the result you are looking for. Liposuction is an excellent operation to reduce localized fat and improve contour when the skin elasticity is good and the underlying muscle support is in tact. Based on your pictures, you have developed noticeable muscle laxity of your abdomen, which is common after pregnancy. The only way to address this issue is with an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. This would also given you reliably the flattest abdomen and allow the surgeon to remove most, if not all of your vertical scar. Liposuction alone can be done and will reduce the thickness of your tissue but may leave you with a bloated look due to the muscle separation. You can, of course, do liposuction first and see the results. The skin removal and muscle tightening can be done in a second surgery if you desired. The best thing is to see a board certified plastic surgeon and be sure they understand your goals and preferences. Good luck.
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