Post menopause- Am I a good candidate for tummy tuck, lipo and a mons lift? (photos)

Your are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. The technique I recommend is abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thank you for your questions and photos. From your photos, you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!

Dhaval Patel MD
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Chicago
South Barrington
Oakbrook
Orland Park

Hi You seem to be an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck. In my practice this also included liposuction and a monslift if required. CheersDamien

Dear WildGypsyGoddess,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

From your photos it appears you are a candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring. This will address subcutaneous fat as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. It cannot address visceral fat, which is the internal fat behind your abdominal wall. This can only be addressed through weight loss. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

I see no reason why you can’t have a tummy tuck.

Cigarette smoking or a history of heavy cigarette smoking increases complication risks significantly for this procedure and that is something you should talk to your plastic surgeon about.

Otherwise I suggest scheduling a few in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons. You will need to consider the impact on your tattoo from this procedure.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom, MD

Based on your photos, you are a perfect candidate for tummy tuck as long as you are not having any plan to get pregnant.
You would likely benefit from a high definition tummy tuck using high definition VASER liposuction. The tummy tuck procedure would comprehensively remove excess skin and fat in the abdominal region. The abdominal muscle would also be 'tightened' to create the appearance of a flatter stomach. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a tummy tuck specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.