Can I get a tummy tuck a year after lipo? Would I need a full tummy tuck? (Photo)

You appear to have enough loose skin above your belly button as well as below, therefore a full tummy tuck may be suitable for you. This would tighten the loose skin and repair abdominal muscle separation at the same time.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a great candidate for a mini tummy tuck. This will remove the excess skin and also fix the muscle separation. I hope this helps.

It does appear that you will benefit from a tummy tuck! Unfortunately we can't always predict how the skin will respond after liposuction, and it can leave patients with excess skin and poor skin texture. You appear to have enough skin to remove with a traditional tummy tuck, and this will also address the muscle separation that you have from pregnancy at the same time. This is your best bet at getting a flat, tight, abdomen. Good luck!

Thank you for your questions and photos. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!

Dhaval Patel MD
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Chicago
South Barrington
Oakbrook
Orland Park

Thank you for your question regarding what to do with your abdomen after having liposuction done approximately a year ago. Let's examine your pictures and your situation. You have excess skin, some residual excess fat, a history of liposuction, and stretch marks. This all leads to a tummy tuck. If you have further liposuction, your results will get worse, not better. Therefore, I would suggest a tummy tuck. In regards to regular versus full tummy tuck, I would suggest a full tummy tuck. A full tummy tuck will get rid of more skin, repair damaged muscle, and give you a better-looking belly button. In my opinion, the tummy tuck scar would be worth getting rid of all of your loose, hanging skin. If you want further abdominal definition to show through, you'll have to exercise after the tummy tuck or consider VASER abdominal etching to help "pop" the muscles. All in all, I would highly suggest a full tummy tuck for optimal results. It is important that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in tummy tucks. It is important also to examine the abdomen to make sure there is no residual scar tissue from the prior liposuction of the abdomen. However, at a year out and by looking at your pictures, the skin appears to be loose and I think you would benefit significantly from a full tummy tuck. Thank you for your question and good luck.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Dear va0822, thank you for your question, after evaluate your case. If your abdomen is with all that loose skin the right thing to do is a tummy tuck with muscle repair so we can make your abdomen look thigher and stetic. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

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 and series of photographs.  Nothing replaces an in-person examination, but I think you would most benefit from a full tummy tuck. The tummy tuck will tighten your stomach muscles, helping to achieve a flatter appearance, while removing excess skin and adipose tissue.  I would favor the full approach because it appears that your skin and muscle laxity is present above and below your belly button. Hope that this helps

You're not the first person who got liposuction and then got a tummy tuck later. A full tummy tuck is needed. Too much looseness above your umbilicus

Dear srn0128,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. 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