Hi Everyone, Im reaching out to explore options for improving my abdominal area. My main goals are to achieve a more defined waistline, a flatter stomach, and to address some mild fibrosis resulting from a previous liposuction procedure. After completing my military service in 2012, I underwent liposuction/BBL in 2013 at Sono Bello in Beverly Hills. At that time, I weighed around 130 pounds ( I am 58 tall for reference). I am 45 years old. Unfortunately, the results were not ideal, but I moved forward and focused on my responsibilities as a single mom, balancing school and work. Now, I have finally decided to revisit this. Currently, I weigh 125 pounds, but I still have a persistent lower abdominal pooch and lack definition in my abdominal area. Im unsure whether I would benefit more from a mini tummy tuck with Vaser Lipo 360, or if lipo alone would be sufficient. I know that I don't want any ab etching, just a toned, lean & flat tummy. For further context, I have one adult son (age 25) and no other pregnancies. I am highly athletic and work out regularly. I do cardio, weight lifting, pilates, and yoga. I just want to trim all of the fat around my tummy and, for the love of God, get rid of my pooch! I have worked out consistently for the last 20 years. I eat pretty clean and healthy.
Hi. I never really thought of this. Im ok if my TT scar will have keloid because it can be hidden but how about my belly button? And if it becomes keloid, aside from laser, how can it be reduced? Im a keloid former.
Based on how much weight I've lost (212lbs) and what I think is horizontal laxity (less than ideal photos attached), I suspect I may be recommended to get an FDL tummy tuck over a standard one. Ive had a bit of a hard time researching surgeons because it seems very few display pictures of multiple FDL results. There are plenty, however, who showcase excellent standard TT results. I have two questions: 1. Is a surgeons skill/results with a standard tummy tuck likely to translate well to an FDL tummy tuck? 2. Is it rude or unusual to ask a surgeons office directly if you can come and see any FDL results they have, if they dont have many posted? This would be before deciding to book a consult. Thank you for your help!
I have had four pregnancies and my upper stomach skin is loose. I am thinking of getting breast implants to fix a loss of volume and was wondering if I could have a reverse tummy tuck at the same time to tighten the skin.
I lost about 100 lbs over 20 yrs ago and have loose skin in my ab area. I'd like to get rid of the lower apron and love handles. I've consulted with 5 different surgeons for tummy tuck: 1 recommends lipo to flanks, 1 recommends 360 lipo as a separate procedure after the TT if I'm not happy with the results, 2 think lipo isn't needed (both say I already have a good shape or I have little to no fat, 1 of whom says he can excise fat and get the same result), and 1 recommends adding 360 lipo to the TT as one procedure. I'm currently deciding between 2 of these surgeons: one that says I don't need lipo & can excise fat for the same results and the one that recommends adding 360 lipo to the TT. The one that says I don't need lipo will combine my TT with an arm lift, which I would like to do; the one that recommends adding 360 lipo is more expensive overall & will not combine a procedure. Suffice to say, given this cost of the procedure, how does a surgeon decide on whether a patient would benefit or need lipo to flanks/360 lipo or not? Which is correct? For me, this has made the process of selecting a surgeon much more difficult.
I already train 4x a week, and eat within my calorie intake, but this pooch has never left, even after 3 coolsculpting sessions! Not sure where to turn next? After so much weight training and cardio its a bit discouraging, Id love to get a professional opinion. Thanks! (133 lbs, 58, 30 y/o, no kids)
During a consultation I have been told by a surgeon that I qualify for a full Tummy Tuck with a shorter scar. So more extensive than a mini Tummy Tuck where my belly button would be redone because loose skin be pulled from the top down but with a smaller incision than a usual TT. My fear is this may not remove all the loose skin I want and leave me with uneven bulges if the hip area loose skin is not taken along with fat removal if required? Im 49kg and 5ft 1 are my fears correct?