I am a 5'4 woman, 150 pounds. In the last four years I've lost approximately 60 pounds from a high of 210. I have always hated my abdominal area. Even at my lowest weight in the 130-135 lb range, I had this weird b-shaped pooch. I can't wear tight dresses, a bikini, or anything that pulls across my stomach. No amount of diet or exercise seems to have an impact on this area. Is this loose skin, or fat? Should I look for Coolsculpting, SlimLipo, Lipo, a tummy tuck? Any recommendations?
Answer: What's the best treatment for my abdomen? Congratulations on your weight loss. It looks like you are headed for a healthier life style. Good for you.Nothing less than a full tummy tuck will be effective for you. You will also need liposuction at the same time and your rectus muscles will need suturing, which is like an internal corset. This will give you the flattest abdomen, and anything else will be a waste of your money. Be sure to request the no-drain (drainless) TT to take advantage of the shorter recovery time, much less discomfort, and lower risk of complications. Plus you won't have the drains that patients despise. Thank you for your question, and photos. Good luck.
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Answer: What's the best treatment for my abdomen? Congratulations on your weight loss. It looks like you are headed for a healthier life style. Good for you.Nothing less than a full tummy tuck will be effective for you. You will also need liposuction at the same time and your rectus muscles will need suturing, which is like an internal corset. This will give you the flattest abdomen, and anything else will be a waste of your money. Be sure to request the no-drain (drainless) TT to take advantage of the shorter recovery time, much less discomfort, and lower risk of complications. Plus you won't have the drains that patients despise. Thank you for your question, and photos. Good luck.
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Answer: Best abdominal contouring procedure? Hi and thanks for your questions and photos. Short answer is that the non-invasive and liposuction-only procedures will do very minimal to "tighten" your lower abdomen. After reviewing your photos, you seem like an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck and should get a very nice contour and tight/flat lower abdominal result with a properly performed procedure. I would encourage you to schedule a consultation and discuss your tummy tuck and contour liposuction options with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), and also a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) demonstrating their commitment to cosmetic surgery and excellence in surgery. Assure that they have multiple before and after photos of results that you like. An in-person consultation and exam is necessary so that you both can have an informed discussion about your enhancement procedure and possible results. Best wishes,Daniel Brown, MD, FACSBoard Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonsMember American Society of Plastic SurgeonsCastle Connolly Top DocReal Self Top 500
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Answer: Best abdominal contouring procedure? Hi and thanks for your questions and photos. Short answer is that the non-invasive and liposuction-only procedures will do very minimal to "tighten" your lower abdomen. After reviewing your photos, you seem like an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck and should get a very nice contour and tight/flat lower abdominal result with a properly performed procedure. I would encourage you to schedule a consultation and discuss your tummy tuck and contour liposuction options with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), and also a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) demonstrating their commitment to cosmetic surgery and excellence in surgery. Assure that they have multiple before and after photos of results that you like. An in-person consultation and exam is necessary so that you both can have an informed discussion about your enhancement procedure and possible results. Best wishes,Daniel Brown, MD, FACSBoard Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonsMember American Society of Plastic SurgeonsCastle Connolly Top DocReal Self Top 500
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June 22, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck vs. Liposuction, Coolsculpting, etc. Thank you for your question. I believe you are a candidate for a full tummy tuck. While there may be fat in your abdominal area, there appears to be a good amount of excess skin. This means that Coolsculpting or any liposuction procedure will not address all of you concerns or leave you fully satisfied in the end. With a full tummy tuck, fat and excess abdominal skin will be removed, and a new, more aesthetic belly button will be created. I also carve the abdominal tissue to create the appearance of defined abdominal muscles. This should result in a flat abdomen that you will happily wear tight fitting clothing over. Of course, a physical exam by a board certified plastic surgeon is needed to be sure of any recommendation. Good luck!
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June 22, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck vs. Liposuction, Coolsculpting, etc. Thank you for your question. I believe you are a candidate for a full tummy tuck. While there may be fat in your abdominal area, there appears to be a good amount of excess skin. This means that Coolsculpting or any liposuction procedure will not address all of you concerns or leave you fully satisfied in the end. With a full tummy tuck, fat and excess abdominal skin will be removed, and a new, more aesthetic belly button will be created. I also carve the abdominal tissue to create the appearance of defined abdominal muscles. This should result in a flat abdomen that you will happily wear tight fitting clothing over. Of course, a physical exam by a board certified plastic surgeon is needed to be sure of any recommendation. Good luck!
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June 22, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. If you are at a stable weight then you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck and lipo. Schedule a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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June 22, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. If you are at a stable weight then you would be a good candidate for a tummy tuck and lipo. Schedule a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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June 22, 2018
Answer: What procedure is right for my B-shaped abdominal area? CoolSculpting, SlimLipo, tummy tuck? Congratulations on your weight loss.While there are a variety of procedures that can produce a good cosmetic result in the appropriate patient: non-surgical fat contouring with radio-frequency technology like Vanquish, liposuction,Coolsculpt, a mini tummy tuck, or a full tummy tuck, only a full tummy tuck plus liposuction of selective areas will produce a good cosmetic appearance in a patient with your anatomy. Nonsurgical procedures and liposuction alone, no matter which type, will not result in a satisfactory correction. Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on limited photos without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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June 22, 2018
Answer: What procedure is right for my B-shaped abdominal area? CoolSculpting, SlimLipo, tummy tuck? Congratulations on your weight loss.While there are a variety of procedures that can produce a good cosmetic result in the appropriate patient: non-surgical fat contouring with radio-frequency technology like Vanquish, liposuction,Coolsculpt, a mini tummy tuck, or a full tummy tuck, only a full tummy tuck plus liposuction of selective areas will produce a good cosmetic appearance in a patient with your anatomy. Nonsurgical procedures and liposuction alone, no matter which type, will not result in a satisfactory correction. Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do based on limited photos without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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