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John Philip Di Saia, MD answers: Lipoabdominoplasty: Suitability & Costs

Hello, I am a 39 year old woman. I have never been pregnant, but I have quite the pouch and some fat rolls. The muscles under my abdominal fat seem to be tight. I have read about lipoabdominoplasty and am wondering if it is suitible for me or if a regular tummy tuck would be better. I am also interested in getting an idea of costs for lipoabdominoplasty in the Orlando, Florida or Tampa area. I appreciate any information and advice you are able to offer.


John P. Di Saia, MD
4 months ago

Hello,

You can speak in generalizations online. Without examining you however, a specific recommendation is not really all that meaningful. Some women who have not had children still benefit from a muscular repair. A full muscular repair is one of the defining characteristics of a full tummy tuck as opposed to "lesser" tummy tucks.

Also be careful of your terminology. Some surgeons consider a lipoabdominoplasty as a different operation than others. This can make comparing "apples to apples" more difficult.

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