Will liposuction help correct my bloated appearance or should I consider a tummy tuck? (photo)

Hello JenniferJen40 in San Bernardino,

Thank you for your question regarding whether liposuction will help correct your bloated appearance or if a tummy tuck would be more appropriate. I appreciate your history and the pictures you've provided. To better determine if liposuction or a tummy tuck is suitable for you, a bit more information would be helpful. This includes any history of significant weight gain or loss, pregnancies, your age, and the presence of stretch marks. These factors are crucial in deciding the most effective procedure.

If you don't have abdominal stretch marks, haven't been pregnant, and have no history of massive weight changes, you might be a good candidate for liposuction. However, based on the picture you've shared, it seems you might achieve better results with a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck procedure involves removing excess abdominal skin and fat, as well as tightening the rectus muscles. Most of your abdominal distention appears to be due to muscle weakness, which leads me to recommend a tummy tuck over liposuction. Even the most advanced liposuction techniques, like VASER, cannot tighten the rectus abdominis muscle to the extent required in your case. Therefore, I believe a tummy tuck will likely provide you with the results you're looking for.

I hope this helps in making an informed decision about whether to opt for liposuction or a tummy tuck for your bloated appearance. Wishing you the best on your journey.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS
Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon

Hello @jenniferjen40, thank you for your question. In my opinion as part of your surgical plan I suggest you take into account to have a tummy tuck and liposculture 360. Each procedure serves a different purpose, a tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen and strengthens the abdominal muscles, in which there is abdominal lipolysis, abdominal diastasis repair, skin removal with umbilical reconstruction depending on each case. On the other hand liposculture we take out fat from all parts of the body to make it more harmonious. The two procedures combine will give you the best results. Is important that you consult consult with several board certified plastic surgeon. If you are considering surgery, consultation with a plastic surgeon who is experienced in this procedure is essential to ensure optimal results. Best wishes!

Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)