I am 40 y/o woman who's had a two babies and a series of female type surgeries including a laparoscopic hysterectomy. I've recently lost 25 pounds and now am getting this weird crease in my belly which wasn't noticeable when I was heavier and, I suppose, fat puffed it out.. (I am 5'7", 155 lbs, and on track to lose 15-20 more) Would liposuction help or are we talking full tummy tuck or something else? Thank you for your help.
March 12, 2011
Answer: Vertical crease options.
You have done well to lose weight and improve your lifestyle. It is common for the skin not to have the same smoothness and tone after a significant weight loss. You should think about your specific goals and share these with your Plastic Surgeon. An extensive tummy tuck with liposuction of the torso will likely give the best results. This procedure would remove much of the damaged and poor quality skin from your lower abdomen and produce the flattest and firmest results. However, if you goal is to become slimmer and look better in fitted clothes then further weight loss or laser assisted liposuction would help you. Liposuction does not remove skin so a flatter and not tighter tummy would be possible with this less invasive approach. If you are truly focused on the creases then skin removal as part of a tummy tuck is the only way.
Dr. Mosher
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March 12, 2011
Answer: Vertical crease options.
You have done well to lose weight and improve your lifestyle. It is common for the skin not to have the same smoothness and tone after a significant weight loss. You should think about your specific goals and share these with your Plastic Surgeon. An extensive tummy tuck with liposuction of the torso will likely give the best results. This procedure would remove much of the damaged and poor quality skin from your lower abdomen and produce the flattest and firmest results. However, if you goal is to become slimmer and look better in fitted clothes then further weight loss or laser assisted liposuction would help you. Liposuction does not remove skin so a flatter and not tighter tummy would be possible with this less invasive approach. If you are truly focused on the creases then skin removal as part of a tummy tuck is the only way.
Dr. Mosher
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March 12, 2011
Answer: Belly Crease Removal
From the picture, you look like an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck / abdominoplasty. While liposuction will remove the fat, you have loose skin and likely loose underlying muscles which can be fixed during tummy tuck / abdominoplasty.
Good Luck.
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March 12, 2011
Answer: Belly Crease Removal
From the picture, you look like an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck / abdominoplasty. While liposuction will remove the fat, you have loose skin and likely loose underlying muscles which can be fixed during tummy tuck / abdominoplasty.
Good Luck.
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