Can I just get lipo without tummy tuck even though I have a mummy pouch?

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I have a mommy pouch but I just want to get lipo Without a tummy tuck as I just don’t want the fat but I don’t mind if I have a bit of lose skin. Can I remove my mommy pouch with just lipo?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear steph2287,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, it is possible to get only liposuction but you will have loose skin. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to 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

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

youd have to post pictures and get a consultation. if you have loose skin you will need a tummy tuck.

my whole practice is doing lipoabdominoplasty, or at least liposuction with internal heating (which is not the gold standard for skin tightening with body contouring).

the smaller you are before liposuction the more contouring you can get from the procedure. most of my liposuction patients get pre and post surgical optimization with hormonal therapy (see link to help boost their weight loss before surgery and help them heal after).

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

Garrett Jones, DO · Answer

Yes, you can undergo liposuction (lipo) without having a tummy tuck, even if you have a "mummy pouch" or excess skin and tissue in the abdominal area. However, it's important to understand the limitations and potential outcomes of liposuction alone in addressing this concern.
Liposuction is a surgical procedure used to remove localized fat deposits from specific areas of the body, including the abdomen. It can be effective in contouring and reshaping the abdominal area by removing excess fat. However, liposuction does not address sagging or excess skin, muscle laxity, or other issues commonly associated with a "mummy pouch" or post-pregnancy changes in the abdomen.
If you have a significant amount of excess skin or muscle separation (diastasis recti) in addition to excess fat, liposuction alone may not achieve the desired results, and you may be better suited for a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). A tummy tuck involves removing excess skin and fat from the abdomen, tightening the underlying muscles, and recontouring the abdominal area for a smoother, firmer appearance.
During a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, they will assess your concerns, examine your abdominal area, and discuss your aesthetic goals. Based on their evaluation and your desired outcome, they can recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for you, whether it involves liposuction alone, a tummy tuck, or a combination of procedures.
It's essential to have realistic expectations about the outcomes of liposuction and to understand that individual results may vary based on factors such as skin elasticity, muscle tone, and overall body composition. Your plastic surgeon will provide you with comprehensive information about the benefits, risks, and potential outcomes of each treatment option to help you make an informed decision about your care.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, you can just choose to have liposuction and avoid the tummy tuck. You do get some skin tightening with just liposcution.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

For patients who need a tummy tuck doing liposuction gives limited results. Loose skin is the number one reason patients failed to get impressive results from liposuction. This is because skin laxity contributes significantly to contour.That said there’s no reason why you can’t have liposuction alone if all you want is fat removal. I have some pictures of patients with significant skin laxity who had liposuction posted under my profile on real self. You can check out those to see if you look at all like the patient in the before pictures.

Loose skin as a propensity to look like fat. Those who need a tummy tuck need a tummy tuck and skin laxity makes people less of a candidate for liposuction but that does not mean you can’t have the procedure.

Without posting pictures we can’t make an assessment
Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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