Am I a good candidate for just liposuction or do I need tummy tuck? (photos)

Thank you for your question.
Based on your photos, I believe a mini abdominoplasty will give you the best results. While liposuction does a great job at removing unwanted fat and tissue, you will be left with excess, loose skin. A mini abdominoplasty will remove the excess tissue and tighten the lower aspect of your rectus muscles. I also liposuction the flanks of my patients in order to give them an hourglass figure. I recommend speaking with your plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and concerns.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. If your goal is tight skin and muscle repair after pregnancy, then a mini tummy tuck will be a good option. If your goal is to remove excess fat, then liposuction will be a great option. I hope this helps.

Hi, thank you for the photos, based on them, you do have excess skin that will not improve with liposuction only, and can potentially become more noticeable. A tummy tuck will remove the excess skin and also tighten the muscles. However, an in person consult and examination would be needed to provide you with a more accurate answer. All the best!

Thanks for your question. From your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate liposuction. I recommend scheduling a consult for a full evaluation. Make sure the surgeon you choose has extensive experience with liposuction and clean credentials. Always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic

Ok bottom line, is everything is compared to how tight a full tummy tuck (and some side/back lipo) can get you... which is really, really tight! So with that in mind, 3D sculpting with liposuction 360 around your torso combined with an energy based treatment such as InMode's BodyTite and Morpheus is definitely an alternative to a full tummy. If there is just a little loose skin at the bottom, a skin excision in the same area as a Csection scar could be also done. IF muscle tightening is needed, then a mini Tummy Tuck with liposuction is also an option. This step-wise thinking is probably best planned by seeing a board certified plastic surgeon in person. Avoid any "cosmetic" surgeon who does not show his or her certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons.

Hello @rettedgui, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. Yes, a tummy tuck combined with liposculture 360 can give you the results you want. I would recommend a modified mini lipectomy. I would also recommend liposculture as a body contouring procedure to define more your abdomen and waistline. Together, these procedures will give you a more defined and slim appearance. I would encourage you to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. During your consultation, your surgeon will be able to assess your unique needs and develop a treatment plan that is right for you. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Hi rettedgui,
You could just do liposuction if you wanted. You will still have bulging muscles under the skin from prior pregnancy and the loose skin you see when you bend over will still remain. Some women who want to avoid a TT do liposuction with or without a skin tightening procedure. If they are unhappy with the loose skin afterwards they may return for a TT. Make sure you know all of your possible options before making a decision about surgery.
Dr. Andre P. MarshallDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, CA 90210

If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your question. You appear to be very close to the age of needing a formal tummy tuck. And it is difficult to tell exactly without examining you and seeing how much tissue laxity you have. If you were to get a tummy tuck, you most likely would not need a full hip to hip scar. However, you may qualify for a modified mini tummy tuck. The main area that needs to be addressed is your rectus diastasis. Using a modified mini tummy tuck, some surgeons are able to tighten the muscle all the way up to the xiphoid to give you a flatter stomach. with a mini tummy tuck, some skin below the belly button is removed, and liposuction is used to contour the rest of the abdomen. Good luck.

Thank you for your question and photos. Based on these photos, you have an excellent body shape and anatomy. You would do well with VASER Hi Def Lipo and Renuvion skin tightening. These are done through stealth incisions (low pubic area, inside belly button, in the breast crease), so there's no sign of surgery. Your abdomen might not be completely flat due to some muscle laxity.
See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.