Am I a candidate for tummy tuck?
Am I a candidate for tummy tuck after aggressive lipo? I previously had liposuction which was very aggressive and my compression garment was very tight and created creases and fibroids on my upper abdomen can I be a successful candidate for a tummy tuck?
Thank you for sharing your photos! Although it is difficult to say without an in person examination, you may benefit from a tummy tuck.
People who have especially slack skin in their midsection need more than what liposuction alone can offer. Typical candidates for a full tummy tuck are women with drooping abdomens after pregnancy, women and men who've lost a great deal of weight, menopausal women, or older people with loose skin due to age. In the tummy tuck, the skin from the rib cage down to the pelvic area is tightened, and the belly button is moved up and secured in a new position. I suggest making an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon for consultation to discuss your options.
Honestly without a picture or physical exam I cannot give a recommendation. Talk to your plastic surgeon and provide a clear timeline of the procedures done and what type (laser lipo, vaser lipo, etc.)
Dr Sarraga
Irregularities that develops from liposuction may be related to some laxity of the skin that cannot fully contract after losing the volume. The best procedure may be from some skin tightening such as the tummy tuck. Proper evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon would be ideal.