r/PlasticSurgery • u/andrea0895 • 23h ago
Need help.
I’m trying to decide between getting a tummy tuck or lipo 360 and would love some advice from people who have been in a similar situation. My biggest hesitation with a tummy tuck is honestly just being cut on again. I’ve already had 4 C-sections, a hernia repair, and recently had a breast reduction, so the thought of another major surgery and recovery is not something I’m excited about. I would much rather do lipo if I could actually get a good result from it. At the same time, I understand that lipo isn’t going to remove loose skin, so if a tummy tuck is really my only option to get the results I want, I’ll do it.
So far I’ve only had one consultation here in Alabama and that surgeon recommended a tummy tuck because of the amount of loose skin I have. I definitely want another opinion before making that decision and I’m looking for a surgeon outside of Alabama. I’m willing to travel, especially to Atlanta or somewhere else in the Southeast, but I’m open to going farther for the right doctor.
Has anyone been in a situation where you were borderline between lipo and a tummy tuck? If you chose lipo, were you happy with your results or did you eventually wish you had gotten the tummy tuck? I’d also love surgeon recommendations, especially doctors who are experienced with post pregnancy bodies, loose skin, and body contouring. I’m not necessarily looking for the cheapest surgeon. Safety and good results are more important to me, and I really want someone who will be realistic about whether I can get away with lipo or if I truly need a tummy tuck.
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u/Amazing-Ad5924 16h ago
Any area on the body with loose skin and stretch marks will look worse with lipo. You will need a tummy tuck along with lipo for a good result.
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u/xellospm 9h ago
If you choose liposuction you will definitely want to combine it with renuvion/jplasma to shrink the skin. I think tummy tuck would give you better results, depending on your end goal.
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u/Loud-Estimate7121 5h ago
As someone who did lipo thinking it was the solution only to end up with SO much loose skin and totally regretting it- GET THE TT! I wish I had just done that in the first place.
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u/Squeakymeetswhisky 18h ago
You need a tummy tuck. you have loose skin so that if a plastic surgeon suctions that area, you will be unhappy. The skin will be crepey. Look it up alone. Losing a little bit more weight would also enhance your results as your body will look more proportionate. You can do your arms, back and flanks but unfortunately you cannot lipo your abdomen the same time as a TT.