Which is the best tummy tuck procedure?

Thank you for your question.  Your options for a tummy tuck will depend on your physical exam and what you are hoping to accomplish.  It also depends on whether you have had children.  Options include liposuction only, tummy tuck only, a tummy tuck with lipo, a body lift and a body lift with lipo.  Consult with a Plastic Surgeon for additional information.

    You need to be examined by a surgeon who performs all variants so that the proper procedure can be selected for you.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

The best tummy tuck procedure is the one that will correct your particular contour problems. It is important that you schedule a consultation or consultations with a board-certified plastic surgeon(s) to discuss the procedural option(s) that best suite you. Best of luck!

Best to visit a few board certified plastic surgeons and learn what is best for you. I hope this helps! Good Luck!

Thank you for the question.To best help you, a physical
examination or picture evaluation is required in order to determine
which procedures and techniques would be best for your case.Dr. Campos

The best tummy tuck procedure is the one that gives you, as the patient, the results you want with the least negative effects. So, that means that you and your plastic surgeon will need to discuss all the options and decide jointly what will work best for you. Please chose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who knows all the options and has done all the various procedures so you will be well informed. 

As with most things in plastic surgery there are different types of operations specific to the needs of a patient. There is no one best procedure.  There are multiple factors including a patient's anatomy and degree of desired improvement: A mini tummy tuck, a full abdominoplasty, or Fleur de Lis type of tummy tuck for patients with extensive skin laxity or previous midline scars. Each of these can be performed with or without liposuction and with or without abdominal muscle repair. They produce different degrees of improvement. A good consultation should include seeing photos and taking a full medical history, examining you, feeling and assessing your tissue and skin tone, discussing your desired outcome and discussing the pros and cons of each option.  Consult with a plastic surgeon that you are comfortable with and one that you trust and listen to his or her advice. The surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

There is no one best procedure. There are a
variety of surgical procedures or combinations that can produce good results in patients with abdominal laxity, depending on multiple factors
including their anatomy and degree of desired improvement: A mini tummy tuck,
an umbilical float modified tummy tuck, a full abdominoplasty. Each of these
can be performed with or without liposuction and with or without abdominal
muscle repair. They produce different degrees of improvement. No matter which procedure that you decide to undergo, it
is advisable that you should wait until you are finished having children.  Following the advice of anyone who would presume to tell
you what to do without seeing photos and without taking a full medical
history, examining you, feeling and assessing your tissue tone, discussing your
desired outcome and fully informing you about the pros and cons of each option
would not be in your best interest. Find a plastic surgeon that you are
comfortable with and one that you trust and listen to his or her advice. The
surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you can locate through the Smart Beauty Guide. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California

The best abdominoplasty, is the way your particular surgeon does it. Meaning, choose a good surgeon, with experience,  good results, good referrals, and board certification, and the way he is experienced in performing the procedure is the best one for him to perform on you.

There is no "one best" tummy tuck procedure as every patient is different and has different needs. The surgery must be tailored to your anatomy and specific desires.I would recommend that you seek advice from a reputable plastic surgeon in your community with good experience and good references that will show you some of their results.