New tummy tuck procedure more often better than lipo after childbearing
Pregnancy causes several changes to the abdomen including extra fat accumulation, separation of the muscles, and stretching of the skin.
Lipo alone, even with lasers, does not tighten skin so most often the tummy tuck is going to give better results.
See a board certified plastic surgeon who can advise you based on an examination. (Richard Baxter, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
New tummy tuck procedure or Lipo
Based ONLY on the 1 photo you could have either Smart Lipo + Lipo or a mini tummy tuck with Smart Lipo of the upper abdomen & hips. Seek in person opinions. (Darryl J. Blinski, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
I agree that you could probably opt for either procedure from your photo. In order to have an exam at which time the benefits/risks of each could be discussed with you, you should arrange for a consultation with a BC plastic surgeon. (John Whitt, MD, Louisville Plastic Surgeon)
Lipo vs new tummy tuck procedure – the results are different
You look like you sit on the fence between the two procedures. as do many patients. You could go either way. While you do not “have to” have a tummy tuck, you do need one if you want the flattest, tightest tummy that you can get.
This is because the tummy tuck removes the extra skin rather than asking it to shrink and also tightens the muscle. (Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
Liposuction versus new tummy tuck procedure
Commonly after having children, the cause of a full stomach is not necessarily fat but loose skin and muscles. Liposuction treats neither of these. (Otto Joseph Placik, MD, Chicago Plastic Surgeon)
Liposuction vs. new tummy tuck procedure
It all depends on what kind of result you want. If you’re looking for a slightly slimmer abdomen then liposuction will do the trick. Remember that liposuction requires your skin to contract (which it seems like it will from the picture). It will not contract enough to give you a totally flat abdomen however. New tummy tuck procedure removes fat and skin so the results are much more dramatic.
The only way to get a definitive answer to your question is to go in for a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. A history and physical is always your best bet to get an accurate assessment and obtain all your treatment options. (Elan B. Singer, MD, Manhattan Plastic Surgeon)