Losing weight is a huge win, but what if your body doesn’t look as fit as you feel? There are safe, proven ways to complete your transformation. If your extra skin or stubborn belly fat won’t budge, that’s where Gowda MD & Associates comes in to help.
Board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Mune Gowda is recognized for his gentle and caring approach. With a strong background in plastic surgery as well as reconstructive and microsurgery, he brings superior skill and decades of deep experience to every procedure.
Patients who lose weight but aren’t happy with the appearance of their abdomen afterward usually choose a tummy tuck, liposuction, or a combination surgery. Your choice depends on a few factors, so read on to learn what they are and how to choose.
What Liposuction Can Do for You
Liposuction removes pockets of stubborn fat that diet and exercise don’t adequately address. It’s the most popular cosmetic surgery today.
With liposuction, you can precisely target fat in the belly area. If your skin has good elasticity and you’re close to your goal weight, this might be the right choice. However, it doesn’t remove skin. So, to get the best results, you need firm skin and no major sagging.
Sometimes, whether liposuction is right for you comes down at least partially to how much weight you lose. For people who lose a small or moderate amount of weight, the skin is often elastic enough to bounce back after additional fat removal. However, those who lose a massive amount of weight (50-100 pounds or more) usually experience skin sagging. Although the skin might retract and tighten somewhat after losing weight, it may remain loose because the elasticity was lost over time.
When a Tummy Tuck Is a Better Fit
In a tummy tuck, Dr. Gowda tightens stretched or separated abdominal muscles and removes loose skin. While a tummy tuck eliminates some fat, that’s not the main goal of the procedure. It doesn’t target isolated fat pockets throughout the abdomen like liposuction does.
A tummy tuck requires one long incision hidden under the bikini line. This procedure offers dramatic, transformative results.
What About Combining Tummy Tuck and Lipo?
Combining the procedures is often the ideal option after significant weight loss because it addresses all your concerns at once and completes your transformation.
Dr. Gowda evaluates your skin tone, fat distribution, and muscle condition to create a personalized plan tailored to your body and goals.
Check out our patient gallery to see what tummy tuck and liposuction results look like on real patients!
Tummy Tuck and Liposuction in Troy, Novi & Detroit, MI
If you’re not sure what’s right for you, that’s okay. We’ll talk you through it in a comfortable, no-pressure consultation. Call our Troy office at 248-530-0000 or our Novi office at 248-305-8400 to book your appointment.
