Can lipo fix my B belly? 220lbs 5'4 (Photos)

Question

I am 25 year old female with no kids. I wanted to lose weight in hopes of losing the B belly shape that I have. After so much hard work by eating healthy and exercising, I manage to lose 50lbs with the hopes of getting a normal D shape belly. I really love my curves but I am fearful that no matter how much weight I lose, I will still have this stomach shape. I plan on losing more weight whether as my ultimate goal weight is 180. I just want to know will lipo give me the one stomach appearance.

Larry C. Leverett, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on you weight loss.At 5'4'', 220 lbs, your BMI is 37.8.Ideally, BMI should be less than 30. If you simply did liposuction now, the results would likely be very unsatisfactory. So get to the desired BMI. (Use either of the many available free BMI calculators on line) Then Opt for an extended abdominoplasty with adjunctive liposuction if desired. Hang in there. Many have done it and you can too!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Thank you for the pictures and question, I believe you can benefit more from a full tummy tuck with liposuction of sides and back,consult carefully with a board certified PS, good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You are not a candidate for lipo alone, if you did lipo you would need skin removal.  Even then the outcome is going to be good but you need weight loss as much as possible beforehand to get truly the best result.  Dr. Emer.

Payman Danielpour, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. By looking at your pictures I believe that you are a great candidate with lipoabdominoplasty which is aggressive lipo combined with a tummy tuck to give you a very flat yet contoured abdomen. I encourage you to lose as much weight and then have the procedure. Best of luck.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

Congratulations on your weight loss!For health and safety reasons, best to be at a BMI less than 30 or within 10 pounds of your goal weight and stable at that weight for 6 months prior to surgery for optimal results.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

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Can lipo fix my B belly? 220lbs 5'4 (Photos)

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