I don't want a tummy tuck! What kind of lipo procedure do I need for my upper stomach?

Question

What kind of Lipo for procedure do I need for my upper stomach that's where all my fat goes I have skinny legs and I don't want to get a tummy tuck.

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Liposuction can help the upper stomach if the fullness is mainly pinchable fat under the skin and your skin has enough elasticity to shrink smoothly afterward. The specific tool, such as traditional liposuction, power-assisted liposuction, or ultrasound-assisted liposuction, is usually less important than choosing the right candidate and treating the area evenly.

An in-person exam is important because upper abdominal fullness can come from different things. If the fat is mostly inside the abdomen around the organs, liposuction will not remove it. If there is loose skin, stretch-damaged skin, or muscle separation, liposuction alone may not give the flatter result you want and can sometimes make looseness or waviness more noticeable. In that situation, a tummy tuck is the procedure that addresses skin and muscle, even if you ultimately decide you do not want one.

If you are a good liposuction candidate, your surgeon may recommend treating the full abdomen and often the flanks rather than only the upper stomach, so the contour blends naturally with the waist. A consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon will help determine whether liposuction alone is reasonable for your anatomy.

Miguel Mota, MD · Answer

It is impossible to say without at least photos. But any type of anergy assisted lipo can help avoid loose skin after lipo. 
Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

You are in control of your body, and no one will make you get a tummy tuck. But even if you really needed one, that is to say you have a lot of excess skin and your muscles are separated, you will still find hundreds of practitioners who will just do liposuction on you, potentially resulting in a nightmare result.  The problem is a lack of ethics with so many doctors in this town; their bank account is more important than your result, so telling you 'no' is not likely to happen.  You may in fact be a good candidate for something other than a tummy tuck, but I wouldn't know without photos. Either post photos or go on consultations.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It is impossible to give you advise/opinion without photos or in person evaluation. For your information, liposuction and TT are not interchangeable procedures; only on the basis of in person consultation, a board certified plastic surgeon, can advise you what is more appropriate procedure for you. Hope this helps.

David Hansen, MD · Answer

There is  no comparision from all the other gimmicky lipos under general anesthesia.  Tum. local lipo with the micro canulas where you can get stood up and fine tuned right then is by far the safest and best results.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear RussianDolls,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It's difficult to give a recommendation without photos.  I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation.  After an examination and discussion of your goals, a personalized recommendation can be given.  I've included a video about liposuction that I hope you find helpful.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You did not post photos, so I would recommend meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon, being examined, and discussing your options.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

We need more information before giving you an accurate suggestion.  Photos, height and weight would also help.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The first thing I suggest is that you get an accurate assessment. An assessment is basically an aesthetic diagnosis. understanding the primary ideology of why your abdomen looks the way it does is the first step in deciding treatment options. without including pictures we can’t make an assessment so the best response you’ll probably get is the schedule a few in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons.
Liposuction will only reduce subcutaneous fat and there are a multitude of other variables that can cause an undesirable looking abdomen including skin laxity, muscle separation from previous pregnancies and excess visceral or intra-abdominal fat. None of these other variables are treated by Liposuction.
In regards to Liposuction the equipment used is not important what is important is who does the procedure.
Delivering consistent quality liposuction results is more difficult than most people believe.
To find a skilled and talented provider patients generally need to have multiple in person consultations.
Consider posting proper pictures for an assessment that includes your full torso from your shoulders to your knees showing your front, side and back standing in a neutral position wearing under garments. Use the timer on your camera or have someone else take the picture from about 8 feet away.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

I don't want a tummy tuck! What kind of lipo procedure do I need for my upper stomach?

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