What type of Tummy Tuck is best for me?
This is a great question, and one that I am glad you are asking before you have the procedure performed.
There are multiple ways to improve the abdominal area after weight loss, pregnancy, or just aging, and if you ask 5 surgeons you will get 4 answers.
This is because there is no one perfect procedure for everyone. The surgery must be tailored to achieve the best results for your specific body type and problem.
That said, anything short of a full tummy tuck type with additional flank liposuction for you will not get you the results you would love and expect.
So don’t be talked out of the full surgery just to save some money, because you will undoubtedly be back for another procedure later. (Erez Sternberg, MD, Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon)
A FULL Tummy Tuck type possibly combined with Liposuction of the back / hips. You will NOT be satisfied with any other procedure. (Peter A. Aldea, MD, Memphis Plastic Surgeon)
A full tummy tuck type is the best way to treat your excess skin and lower abdominal fat and muscle laxity. Only a full tummy tuck will tighten your skin and abdominal muscle as well as remove the excess fat from your lower abdomen. I think that you will be unhappy with any lesser procedure. (John Whitt, MD, Louisville Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck is your best option
Based on your pictures you are clearly a tummy tuck candidate. Any other procedure would leave you very unhappy. (Martin Jugenburg, MD, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
Clearly a full tummy tuck for you
Anything less than a full tummy tuck type for you would be the wrong choice IMO. You have laxity well above the umbilicus and only a full tummy tuck will help that. You look like you could have a beautiful result! (Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy Tuck Options
Based on the information provided, a tummy tuck and possibly liposuction would be a good choice. However, you need a proper evaluation by a Board Certified plastic surgeon. (Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)