5'7159 lbs. I have lost 40lbs and want to lose 20 to 30 more. I SEVERLY dislike my stomach.I realized the main reason is because of my stomachs unevenness with fat distribution AND even on belly buttons droppy apearance which, for the most part as been that way always. Loose skin only around belly button not so much in other areas, minimal strecth marks. Reverse abdominoplasty? mini Abdominoplasty? Liposuction/liposculture? My breasts sag D cup and I heard reverse can help with lift and aug
Answer: Consider staging your operation
The degree of abdominal wall laxity depends on many factors including skin laxity, muscular laxity and degree of extra abdominal wall fax (lipodystrophy). Most patients who have lost signigicant amounts of weight loss or have undergone a full term pregnancy will have some degree of muscular laxity which needs to be addressed with open surgical tightening. However, some patients (particularly nulliparous women) will respond very well to liposuction alone. Should the skin remain loose afer your liposuction procedure, then you can consider some open surgical tightening in a second stage operation (i.e.tummy tuck.).
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Answer: Consider staging your operation
The degree of abdominal wall laxity depends on many factors including skin laxity, muscular laxity and degree of extra abdominal wall fax (lipodystrophy). Most patients who have lost signigicant amounts of weight loss or have undergone a full term pregnancy will have some degree of muscular laxity which needs to be addressed with open surgical tightening. However, some patients (particularly nulliparous women) will respond very well to liposuction alone. Should the skin remain loose afer your liposuction procedure, then you can consider some open surgical tightening in a second stage operation (i.e.tummy tuck.).
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February 18, 2011
Answer: Reverse abdominoplasty
You are not a great candidate for a reverse abdominoplasty. If you want your breasts lifted, lose the 30 and do the lift. You'll probably also want a TT then but consult your PS for a real consultation and he'll be able to feel and see exactly what you mean. For those things you are an excellent candidate so don't potentially change your outcome just by trying to get it in one scar. Your outcome with the standard TT and lift techniques is potentially excellent.
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February 18, 2011
Answer: Reverse abdominoplasty
You are not a great candidate for a reverse abdominoplasty. If you want your breasts lifted, lose the 30 and do the lift. You'll probably also want a TT then but consult your PS for a real consultation and he'll be able to feel and see exactly what you mean. For those things you are an excellent candidate so don't potentially change your outcome just by trying to get it in one scar. Your outcome with the standard TT and lift techniques is potentially excellent.
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Answer: Laser liposuction not Tummy Tuck for uneven fat distribution with minimal loose skin Thank you for your question and photographs. You do not have a lot of loose skin thus a Tummy Tuck may not be your best option. Laser liposuction can remove the excess fat which bothers you and does produce some skin tightening. This is a less extensive procedure and may give you the result that you want.
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Answer: Laser liposuction not Tummy Tuck for uneven fat distribution with minimal loose skin Thank you for your question and photographs. You do not have a lot of loose skin thus a Tummy Tuck may not be your best option. Laser liposuction can remove the excess fat which bothers you and does produce some skin tightening. This is a less extensive procedure and may give you the result that you want.
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January 12, 2012
Answer: Abdominoplasty or liposuction.
To start with, if you are planning on losing more weight, do this and stabilize your weight prior to any surgery. Depending upon the quality and tone of your skin, liposuction alone may give you the results you are looking for. Otherwise, a full abdominoplasty will tighten the skin, correct underlying muscle separation, and improve the look of your belly button. In some cases this can be performed at the same time as a breast lift.
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January 12, 2012
Answer: Abdominoplasty or liposuction.
To start with, if you are planning on losing more weight, do this and stabilize your weight prior to any surgery. Depending upon the quality and tone of your skin, liposuction alone may give you the results you are looking for. Otherwise, a full abdominoplasty will tighten the skin, correct underlying muscle separation, and improve the look of your belly button. In some cases this can be performed at the same time as a breast lift.
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February 27, 2011
Answer: Weight loss and tummy tuck
I recommend you wait until you have stabilized in your weight loss before you opt for any abdominal contouring procedures. Although it is impossible to give recommendations without a formal physical assessment/exam of your belly, I would like recommend a full tummy tuck.
A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. A tummy tuck can be an effective tool for shaping and sculpting the body for better body appearance and improved self esteem.
Sometimes no amount of diet and exercise can create a flat tummy. Tummy tuck plastic surgery actually tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess fat and skin from the stomach area to create a tighter, slimmer, smoother belly. A tummy tuck can be combined with other procedures such as liposuction of your waists or flanks (i.e. love handles) to fine tune your result
Patients choose abdominoplasty cosmetic surgery for a number of reasons, including:
Excess abdominal skin following weight loss; Weight gain (beer belly or spare tire) from a sedentary lifestyle; Abdominal fat that is resistant to diet and exercise; Stretched stomach muscles from pregnancy; Desire for a thinner profile; Desire to look younger and fitter; Desire to fit into clothes better
I recommend you visit with an ASPS member plastic surgeon to further explore your options and to find out if you are a candidate for this procedure.
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February 27, 2011
Answer: Weight loss and tummy tuck
I recommend you wait until you have stabilized in your weight loss before you opt for any abdominal contouring procedures. Although it is impossible to give recommendations without a formal physical assessment/exam of your belly, I would like recommend a full tummy tuck.
A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. A tummy tuck can be an effective tool for shaping and sculpting the body for better body appearance and improved self esteem.
Sometimes no amount of diet and exercise can create a flat tummy. Tummy tuck plastic surgery actually tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess fat and skin from the stomach area to create a tighter, slimmer, smoother belly. A tummy tuck can be combined with other procedures such as liposuction of your waists or flanks (i.e. love handles) to fine tune your result
Patients choose abdominoplasty cosmetic surgery for a number of reasons, including:
Excess abdominal skin following weight loss; Weight gain (beer belly or spare tire) from a sedentary lifestyle; Abdominal fat that is resistant to diet and exercise; Stretched stomach muscles from pregnancy; Desire for a thinner profile; Desire to look younger and fitter; Desire to fit into clothes better
I recommend you visit with an ASPS member plastic surgeon to further explore your options and to find out if you are a candidate for this procedure.
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