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What procedure would be best for me to get a flat stomach?

What procedure would be best for me to get a flat stomach?

What procedure would be best for me to get a flat stomach?

Q: I’m 5’5 and my start weight was 200 lbs. I had changed my eating habits and started exercising back in August 2014. I had lost 20lbs between August and October. The problem is that I am stuck at 180lbs. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong or what else to do to lose weight. I’m just trying to get a flat stomach and not lose the curves that I have. I included pics of my starting weight and now.

A: Congratulations on your weight loss. A tummy tuck and liposuction will flatten your abdomen, cinch in your waist, but still preserve your breast, butt and hips. It will not lead to further weight loss.

What procedure would be best for me to get a flat stomach?

Will a tummy tuck and breast lift get rid of any stretch marks?

Will a tummy tuck and breast lift get rid of any stretch marks?

Q: I have lost a huge amount of weight during the past few years. I am looking to get a tummy tuck and a breast lift within the next 6-8 months but I have a question. I have stretch marks(all white/old ones, not red ones) all down my stomach and hips, and also have a lot of stretch marks UNDER my breasts. Will a tummy tuck and breast lift get rid of any stretch marks? If so, about how much will be gone? If not, is there anything at all that would help get rid of them?

A: Wonderful question. Skin is removed during both a tummy tuck and breast lift. If that skin has stretchmarks on it, those stretch marks will be removed. Stretchmarks in other areas won’t be removed, but will likely change position. Your plastic surgeon should be able to give you a good idea of which will move and what your skin will look like after surgery.

What procedure would be best for me to get a flat stomach?

During a full abdominoplasty, is the upper abdomen worked on as well or just the lower?

During a full abdominoplasty, is the upper abdomen worked on as well or just the lower?

Q: Does a full abdominoplasty include liposuction to the upper abdomen, lower and flanks? Or does it just depend on the surgeons particular preference?

During a full tummy tuck, the entire abdomen is addressed from the rib cage to the pubic bone. During a full abdominoplasty I loosen the tummy skin all the way up to the chest. The abdominal muscles are tightened and loose skin is removed. I generally save the existing belly button. Most of my patients who need a full tummy tuck desire liposuction as well and I usually combine these procedures. It is not uncommon for many of my tummy tuck patients to add on additional procedures like liposuction elsewhere, breast procedures or a Brazilian Butt Lift, as well!

What procedure would be best for me to get a flat stomach?

How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery?

How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Q: How much weight (in loose skin/tissue) will I lose from a tummy tuck?

A: There are many variations on the tummy tuck, but it generally involves tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin from the abdomen. The skin and tissue removed usually weigh a couple of pounds, but without seeing you, I can’t make an estimate that is specific for you. I encourage my patients – especially my tummy tuck patients – to achieve and maintain their goal weight PRIOR to surgery. Tummy tucks don’t help with weight loss and losing a significant amount of weight after surgery could lead to loose skin again.

What procedure would be best for me to get a flat stomach?

Do you need drains for Brazilian Butt Lift or not???

Do you need drains for Brazilian Butt Lift or not???

Q: I have 1 doctor saying he uses drains on everybody and the other doctor saying he never uses them! Deciding between the 2 and I just don’t know! Both are board certified and do the procedure often

A: The use or not of drains shouldn’t be the deciding factor when choosing a plastic surgeon. Look at each surgeon’s results and reviews. I use drains regularly. I am aggressive with liposuction. This can lead to fluid accumulation in the treated areas. These fluid collections are a major source of post-operative headaches and leaving them in place can cause lumpiness. While drains are admittedly inconvenient, they are only temporary, they decrease seromas and infection and, I believe, lead to better long term results. Every surgeon is different and some feel they have great results without drains. I think the results are more important rather than this small detail in the process.