Would I qualify for lipo? Would I have to get a tummy tuck and arm lift? What procedure is best?
Answer: Body Contouring Hello, my name is Igor Burko, and I am a Plastic Surgeon at SY Aesthetics in NYC. I recommend you consult with a trained plastic surgeon who can give you their best recommendation. In addition, it is important to discuss what your expectations are prior to undergoing any procedure. You may be a candidate for multiple surgical options, however, your expectations will dictate which options is best suited for you.
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Answer: Body Contouring Hello, my name is Igor Burko, and I am a Plastic Surgeon at SY Aesthetics in NYC. I recommend you consult with a trained plastic surgeon who can give you their best recommendation. In addition, it is important to discuss what your expectations are prior to undergoing any procedure. You may be a candidate for multiple surgical options, however, your expectations will dictate which options is best suited for you.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Considering options From the photos it appears you will have the best results from a tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring and liposuction for the arms. It does not appear that an arm lift is needed to improve the shape. Liposuction alone of the abdomen would not be sufficient and would result in too much skin laxity. The tummy tuck would remove excess subcutaneous fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. The liposuction would further contour and enhance the tummy tuck results.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Considering options From the photos it appears you will have the best results from a tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring and liposuction for the arms. It does not appear that an arm lift is needed to improve the shape. Liposuction alone of the abdomen would not be sufficient and would result in too much skin laxity. The tummy tuck would remove excess subcutaneous fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. The liposuction would further contour and enhance the tummy tuck results.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Liposuction You would do well with liposuction of your abdomen and flanks and even upper arms. This could all be done as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, or in two sessions of awake liposuction.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Liposuction You would do well with liposuction of your abdomen and flanks and even upper arms. This could all be done as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia, or in two sessions of awake liposuction.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Body Contouring Hello and thank you for providing photos. It does appear that you are a candidate for contouring of your arms and abdomen. For your abdomen, abdominoplasty with lipo would be a great aesthetic change. You could even consider back and posterior flank liposuction to enhance shape. Depending on your arm skin quality, arm lipo will aid in debulking and contouring but a brachioplasty (skin removal) may be recommended if skin doesn't have great elasticity.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Body Contouring Hello and thank you for providing photos. It does appear that you are a candidate for contouring of your arms and abdomen. For your abdomen, abdominoplasty with lipo would be a great aesthetic change. You could even consider back and posterior flank liposuction to enhance shape. Depending on your arm skin quality, arm lipo will aid in debulking and contouring but a brachioplasty (skin removal) may be recommended if skin doesn't have great elasticity.
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May 6, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for the photos. I absolutely recommend a tummy tuck for the abdomen. Liposuction alone will not address the extra skin, and if you have diastasis (muscle separation), that is not fixed with liposuction. A modern tummy tuck includes liposuction and muscle repair at the same time.
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May 6, 2024
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for the photos. I absolutely recommend a tummy tuck for the abdomen. Liposuction alone will not address the extra skin, and if you have diastasis (muscle separation), that is not fixed with liposuction. A modern tummy tuck includes liposuction and muscle repair at the same time.
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