Tummy Tuck or Liposuction? - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

Stitcher317 · 08-08-2006, 02:54 PM

Hi Everyone,

I have a tummy that looks like I am about 5 months pregnant and think I am past the stage of reducing it with exercise.

Does anyone have any experience with Liposuction or tummy tuck procedures? Most interested in which has the least pain, fastest recovery, best results, etc. Also, I am 64 and although I am a healthy 64, I worry about anesthesia reactions, risks, etc. Maybe in the long run "big" shirts would be safer?

I haven't consulted with a plastic surgeon yet wanted to get some heads up information from anyone that may have had the procedure done.

Thanks....
Linda

dharold · 10-05-2006, 01:36 PM

I had liposuction 2 years ago. I'm 50 years old. I was told by my PS that the only way to get washboard abs was to have a TT. I opted for the lipo. My body looks a lot better but I still wish I would have gone for a tt too. I may go back later and have it done. If you stomach is the only large part of your body I think a tt would work best. I had lipo of my u/l abs,waist,hips,back,arms and circumfrential thighs. I just recently had an inter thigh lift. I thought the lipo was much more painful then the thigh lift. It depends on how much you have removed. I really think you need to consult with a PLastic surgeon,he can tell you what would be best for your body. Good Luck!!!

strongernow · 10-05-2006, 02:06 PM

I heard Tummy Tuck was really painful compared to LIPO. With Tummy Tuck there will be a large scar too but I think the result are a much flatter than just flat out lipo. The reason, from what I remember, is that if you get your fat sucked out then you will have all sort of saggy skin. That is the tummy tuck part that fixes that situation.

Have you heard of VASER liposuction. I heard that it actually tightens the skin a bit more than usual lipo. Also the cannalas used for it are thinner I think. Therefore you could get more precise and perfect results. Possibly. Not sure because I never had it done. But I heard how good it was from others.

sharon7270 · 10-05-2006, 10:33 PM

I am very much wanting to have a tummy tuck as well, but I am 36 and my reason for this is a botched c-section and a tubal (due to surgeries for cervical cancer) that resulted in a VERY bad adhesion because of the scar tissue from the c-section. I have about 4 inches of skin that just hangs over the incisions...not a very sexy look. I have a friend who had the tummy tuck at 38 and her results are awsome! She also had the liposculpture, which I am sure your doctor would do. I had breast augmentation a year ago, so I am obviously on that cosmetic surgery high, I am Plyboy from the waist up, but so uncomfortable with my body from the waist down. I wear a size 4, but naked feel repulsive. My husband thinks I am the sexiest woman walking the earth, so my question is what is, what is your motivation at 64 to put yourself through this surgery??

mummy2kaleb · 10-19-2006, 03:44 AM

I've come to these healthboards tonight to try and get some feedback on tummy tucks I had my son 20 months ago and desparatley want that bulge gone in my tummy