I am debating the option of liposuction and a tummy tuck. I really don't mind the stretch marks and a bit of extra skin on my stomach area. What I would like to know if it is possible to have a flatten stomach with just liposuction?
August 20, 2016
Answer: Would liposuction flatten my stomach? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Liposuction can be used to remove excess fatty tissue from beneath your abdominal skin but based on the amount of stretch marks your stomach has it will be unable to shrink down to leave a tight appearance. You will end up with a smaller stomach but one with loose, sagging skin. The best procedure to maximize your result would be a full tummy tuck but this does come at the cost of an incision. Hope this helps.
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August 20, 2016
Answer: Would liposuction flatten my stomach? Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Liposuction can be used to remove excess fatty tissue from beneath your abdominal skin but based on the amount of stretch marks your stomach has it will be unable to shrink down to leave a tight appearance. You will end up with a smaller stomach but one with loose, sagging skin. The best procedure to maximize your result would be a full tummy tuck but this does come at the cost of an incision. Hope this helps.
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August 20, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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August 20, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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