Do I need a tummy tuck? And what hurts more a bbl or a tt? (Photo)

After years of experience and many many happy patients -- it is my firm opinion that generally speaking the Tummy Tuck ( Abdominoplasty) gives the best long lasting result in body contouring. Remember: Tummy Tuck treats excess skin and fat-whereas lipo only treats fat. Therefore, if you're looking for your best results-- I'm recommending Tummy Tuck /Abdominoplasty. Fat transfer to the buttocks in my opinion has comparable post operative discomfort. However, it does not last as long as the Tummy Tuck. A large percentage of the fat to the buttock will disappear. In , perhaps, about two years. You can not do a Tummy Tuck simultaneously with a BBL.

You ask whether you "need" a tummy tuck.  I would re-state your question:  do you "want" the results that onlya tummy tuck can give you.  From your photos I think you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck, as long as you can accept the incision and scars.My patients don't find a BBL anywhere as uncomfortable as a tummy tuck.  Best of luck!

Thanks for your picture. I think liposuction would be beneficial for you. Whether a tummy tuck or a BBL hurts more depends on the patient. Patients at different pain tolerance levels. So there's no correct answer to that question. Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr. MD DDS FACS