Candidate for liposuction post-pregnancy (photo)

Thanks so much for your question,

If your skin has good elasticity and isn’t sagging, lipo alone may work well without the need for skin removal and since you don’t have muscle separation, that’s a good sign that lipo could be effective.
Not all surgeons have the same approach. A more experienced lipo specialist might be willing to do it if you’re a good candidate.

I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Hello
Honestly, looking at the photos, I don't understand why you would need a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck is typically recommended for issues like sagging in the lower abdomen, severe stretch marks, or separation of the abdominal muscles, but none of these seem to be the case for you.

It is difficult to see just through the pictures, however, on the side picture, I can’t see a bit of separation of the muscles due to the pregnancy. It would be best to send additional footage to buyer see the condition of the skin if it’s more so on the loose side a tummy top would definitely be the surgery to benefit you more. Otherwise you can be left with irregularities however, if the skin has retracted mostly on its own perhaps liposuction with j plasma would suit you best!

Hi. Based on your pictures, I am not sure why someone would try to push you hard towards an abdominoplasty or almost wonder why they would even be willing to do it based on what your anatomy appears to be. Obviously an in-person assessment is needed but I would imagine you are a good candidate for liposuction. It may be that you see somewhat subtle results depending on how much subcutaneous adiposity there is (which just refers to the fatty tissue between your skin and the underlying musculature). I would recommend getting in to see a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with body contouring including liposuction and similar modalities to get another opinion. You might even consider some noninvasive options like Emsculpt or similar and have someone give you the pros and cons of those as well.
Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell

You are not a candidate for a tummy tuck as you do not appear to have excess skin. It also appears that you have very little fat so I do not think liposuction will do much for you. You need to be evaluated in person to see how much fat you do have.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

From your photos, it looks like you are a candidate for liposuction. In order to minimize the risk of loose skin, you could also consider adding Renuvion, which is done at the same time and uses superheated helium gas to tighten the tissue from under the surface of the skin. It doesn't require any additional incisions beyond what is required for liposuction.

Yes I absolutely agree with you that abdominoplasty in your case appears extreme. If i was doing your initial evaluation i would consider liposuction with possible renuvion to help with a little skin tightening. You have a great abdomen and have recovered well from pregnancy. My suggestion would be to wait until approx 9 months after delivery to allow your body to fully recover from pregnancy.

Dear bjh1995,


it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Based on your photos, it looks like you don't have much loose skin so liposuction might be an option. 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

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on your photos, you do not need a tummy tuck. Liposuction of any unwanted fat is the perfect solution for you.

Liposuction with the addition of bodytite/quantum and morpheus would give amazing results and is so easy to undergo. Go get it done now and look awesome!