Lipo + Tummy Tuck: It all depends on where you need Lipo

John LoMonaco, MD answers: Liposuction and Tummy Tuck at once?

I had two pregnancies and have excess skin and stretch marks. My doctor recommends to have a Liposuction first and 6 months later, have the Tummy Tuck. He says that by doing the Liposuction first, the skin will have enough time to shrink back, so when I'm ready to get the Tummy tuck the cut will not be as wide as if I where to do the Liposuction and Tummy Tuck at the same time. Is this statement valid? Is it a good idea or would you recommend to get the two procedures done at the same time?


John LoMonaco, MD
5 months ago
By John LoMonaco, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

I routinely combine liposuction and tummy tuck, but the key question is where you are needing the lipo.  It is generally NOT advisable to have lipo done on the front of the tummy at the same time as tummy tuck, because of the risk of skin loss and poor healing.

That being said, if you have a lot of fat on your upper abs, why not consider getting the fat off yourself via diet and excercise and then doing the tummy tuck when you don't need as much lipo?

This is cheaper, safer AND patients who commit and follow through with their weight loss have outstanding results that are also much longer lasting.

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