44 year old female who underwent a full abdominoplasty with liposuction of her abdomen and flanks.
These results are 8 months postop.
This lovely 39 year old patient had previously undergone a breast augmentation by a different surgeon. She came to see Dr. Christopoulos for a revision of her breasts as well as improvement of her tummy after having children. She underwent a vertical mastopexy augmentation with new, slightly larger, silicone implants together with liposuction of the abdomen and flanks. These results are 6 months postop.
This 37 year old female came to Dr. Christopoulos because she wanted to improve the size and shape of her breasts as well as remove the excess fat and tummy skin. Dr. Christopoulos performed a bilateral vertical breast reduction with a full tummy tuck and liposuction of the abdomen and flanks. These results are 6 months postop.
This 41 year old mom had undergone a breast reduction many years prior by a different surgeon but now felt that her breasts were still too large and droopy. She underwent a redo breast reduction using her same old scars and a full tummy tuck with liposuction of her flanks.
These results are 3 months postop.
This 34 year old mother underwent a bilateral breast augmentation (Silicone implants, 375cc, moderate plus profile in a dual plane pocket) together with a full tummy tuck.
These results are 1 year postop.
This 60 year old female underwent a bilateral breast lift with lollipop scar and a full tummy tuck with liposuction.
These pictures are 3 months postop.
43 year old female who underwent a bilateral breast reduction through a lollipop vertical scar and a full tummy tuck with liposuction of her abdomen and flanks.
These results are 1 and 1/2 years postop.
This is a 46 year old female who underwent a bilateral vertical breast lift with a full abdominoplasty and tightening of her abdominal muscles.
These results are 5 months postop.
This 45 year old female underwent a bilateral vertical breast reduction with a full abdominoplasty and tightening of her abdominal muscles. These results are 2 months postop.
What’s the best way to get rid of my lower belly pooch? Ever since I gave birth to my children, I’ve struggled with this area of my body. My abs are flat save for this pooch. Help!
This is perfectly natural and, again, very common. But if your little pooch is making you feel less confident or less beautiful, there are a number of options that can help you feel like yourself again.
The first option is a mini tummy tuck. In my office in Chicago, tummy tuck procedures have helped quite a few mothers feel rejuvenated following pregnancy. The mini tummy tuck is great because it gets rid of excess skin and leaves you with a tighter abdomen without leaving a significant scar. The mini tummy tuck can be combined with liposuction if necessary to help give you the flat belly you’ve been missing.
If the skin has become quite loose, you may need a full tummy tuck in order to get back your pre-pregnancy body. The main difference between full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck is that a larger incision is needed in order to address the area of concern. The incision is made from the inside of one hip to the inside of the other hip below your panty line so that the scar will not show when you wear a bikini. Over time and with the right care, your scar should fade substantially. For more information on your tummy tuck options and what might be entailed, read our blog Tummy Tucks: Traditional vs. Extended vs. Mini.
If, on the other hand, your skin is actually tight, but you’re dealing with a pooch of hard to get rid of fat underneath your skin, you might want to consider liposuction. With the latest advances in liposuction technology, you can achieve highly customized results that are in line with your particular wishes. Liposuction doesn’t require any major incisions, and the downtime is quite short, which is a big part of why liposuction is so popular in the United States.
If you’re interested in tummy tucks or liposuction in Chicago, contact my office schedule a consultation. I’d be happy to talk to you about all of your options for restoring your body to its pre-mommy peak.
