Would a bbl and lipo give me my desired result or should I consider a tummy tuck for loose skin after weight loss?(photos)

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I am wanting to get a BBL but lost 40kg around 2 years ago. I now weigh 58kg and have consistently stayed this weight since but I have a little bit of lose skin on my lower abdomen. I wouldn’t consider it bad at all, I am only young (21) so most of it did retract. I would ultimately like to avoid a tummy tuck as the scarring is a lot worse than lipo and it would require me to do two procedures spread out as I have a certain dr in mind for my BBL. But of course if I have to I will.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, I understand that you want to avoid the tummy tuck because you are too young, and at the end is your decision. What I recommend you is to combine the Intense liposuction with the skin tightening treatment to obtain good results, (the skin tightening treatment is not a substitute of any lift) but skin can improve, also take the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection, is that we know as "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL).

Kind regards,
Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Based on your photographs, you already have loose skin at the lower abdomen from your previous weight loss.  The best candidates for liposuction would have minimal to no skin excess with good elasticity or springiness of the skin.  I would predict that you will still have loose skin at the lower tummy, which may be worsened slightly with liposuction.  It would depend on how much the loose skin bothered you as you consider whether to proceed with a tummy tuck afterwards.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Funny730271,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a BBL. Liposuction of your abdomen, back and flanks should give you more curves and hourglass shape and fat transfer to buttocks should give you more projection. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because 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

Wess Cohen, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You are a good candidate for liposuction with a BBL. You do not need a tummy tuck. Your BBL will be moderate/athletic. Good luck.

Cagil Meric Erenoglu, MD · Answer

hi Funny730271! Thank you for your question and photos.
Actually you have good rectus muscles underneath, but unfortunately the thick and lax skin layin on it does not let it to show. A 360 Lipo and BBL will let you have beautiful contours, and a tummy tuck will let you have a tight skin where your musculature can be seen beautifully.

Would a bbl and lipo give me my desired result or should I consider a tummy tuck for loose skin after weight loss?(photos)

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Answer: BBL

Answer: BBL

Answer: A tummy tuck looks to be needed for a tight shape with prominent ab cracks.

Answer: A tummy tuck looks to be needed for a tight shape with prominent ab cracks.

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Would a bbl and lipo give me my desired result or should I consider a tummy tuck for loose skin after weight loss?(photos)

Answers (7)

Answer: BBL

Answer: BBL

Answer: A tummy tuck looks to be needed for a tight shape with prominent ab cracks.

Answer: A tummy tuck looks to be needed for a tight shape with prominent ab cracks.

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