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Is Abdominal Liposuction the Same As a Tummy Tuck?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,485 times
Tags: fat, skin

58 answers to Is Abdominal Liposuction the Same As a Tummy Tuck?

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Tummy tuck vs liposuction: which one is best for you in Los Angeles

As a Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, the most important question that I face from women who consult me for body contouring surgery after pregnancy is: do I need to have a tummy tuck, or can I just get abdominal liposuction. While liposuction removes excess abodminal fat, it can not remove excess skin. there is some shrinkage of skin with liposuction, but this may not be enought for a women who has developed great excess of skin after pregnancy. patients who have lost... more
S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.beautifulself.com

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Liposuction and Tummy Tucks are totally different!

A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure where the fat and loose skin is cut away with a resultant fairly long scar in the lower abdomen/ pubic area. The abdomen muscles also can be sutured together as well and gives the very flattest tummy but with usually having to being done under general anesthesia and 2-3 week recovery time at about $12-15,000 cost. Liposuction is usually done under local anesthesia with only 1-2 day recovery and removes the fat through small canulas. There are no ugly... more
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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Liposuction is not the Same as a Tummy Tuck

Liposuction is a safe and reliable cosmetic surgery procedure, but like any procedure, to get good results I need to use it for the correct patient. Liposuction allows for the removal of disproportionate fat with minimal scars and a brief recovery. If you have tight skin over a bulge caused by a collection of fat, liposuction can discretely remove the fat, and leave a smooth contour. If the skin is loose, removing the fat may remove the skin's support and cause it to fold... more
Joseph Mele, MD

Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction

Abdominal liposuction and a tummy tuck are two very different procedures.  Liposuction is a procedure that removes fat via a cannula with very small incisions.  People who will benefit from liposuction have good skin tone, few to no stretch marks, and do not have a lot of access skin.  A tummy tuck, on the other hand, is a surgical procedure that requires general anesthesia and involves excision of access skin and fat.  A plastic surgeon will be able to tell you which... more
Neil J. Zemmel, MD

Richmond Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal liposuction vs. tummy tuck

Liposuction of the abdomen involves the use of small cannulas to aspirate the fat from underneath the skin of the abdomen. No skin is removed, it shrinks down over time. A tummy tuck involves surgical excision of the excess skin and fat of the abdomen, as well as tightening of the rectus muscles for better contour.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction just Removes the Fat while Tummy Tuck Removes the Loose Skin as well

Liposuction is a procedure in which extra fat is removed from any part of the body and usually the loose skin snaps back as it has a lot of recoil in most cases. Your cosmetic surgeon may assess the possibility of the loose skin after liposuction by a simple test of pinching your skin and letting it snap back. If skin is too loose prior to liposuction then one may need another surgery called "Tummy Tuck" to tighten the skin and muscle of the abdominal wall or just the skin itself... more
Azim Jahangir Khan, MD

Pakistan Dermatologist
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Liposuction reduces volume but a Tummy Tuck removes excess skin

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck procedures have different purposes. A tummy tuck removes excess skin (thereby tightening the skin left behind) and tightens abdominal muscles. Liposuction removes bulk and can definitely improve the look of the tummy for the right patient, but it will NOT tighten your skin - no matter what some of the latest technology companies claim. Both liposuction and tummy tucks are terrific procedures, but they have different indications. Hope this helps, Thomas P. Sterry,... more
Thomas P. Sterry, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal liposuction and Tummy tucks are totally different.

Abdominal liposuction only removes fat from below the surface of your stomach skin. If you have good skin quality (ie: tight skin with good elastic recoil), it may be what you need to improve your abdominal contour. A Tummy Tuck is a procedure that removes both skin and fat from the abdomen, and allows the stomach muscles to be tightened up. These 3 components yield a very flat stomach. The down side of an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is that it requires a scar (located low on the abdomen,... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck or Liposuction?

Thank you for the question. It is critical for patients seeking to him improve the appearance of his/her abdominal wall to receive expert advice. In my opinion, this is best done in consultation with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. During this consultation it is extremely important to make the correct diagnosis and tailor recommendations based on the diagnosis. If for some reason a correct diagnosis is not made (for example physician lack of experience or ethics)... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction does not equal a tummy tuck

Liposuction removes fat only and does not tighten muscles or skin.  A tummy tuck does all three things.
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck

Liposuction alone can take care of excess fat tissue, but loose skin and stretch marks must be addressed by one of three techniques: dermatolipectomy, mini-tummy tuck, or full tummy tuck. Learn more about the tummy tuck at the web reference link or see my video to learn more about liposuction techniques. see video
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and Tummy Tuck, are not the same...

The procedures are completely different, although it is not unusual to do some liposuction along with a tummy tuck for the optimal result. There are some patients that would benefit from liposuction alone. These patients are usually younger with good skin elasticity and do not have a lot of fat that needs to be removed. In most cases they also have not had children. But for women that have had children, usually have loose skin besides fat that they wish to have removed, and need a... more
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Are tummy tuck and liposuction the same thing?

No, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) and liposuction are not the same thing. A standard tummy tuck removes the skin and fat along the lower abdomen, tightens the abdominal (rectus abdominus) muscles and advances the upper abdominal skin to cover the lower abdomen. A umbilicoplasty is also performed. Liposuction removes fat under the skin in both deep (preferred) and superficial (if needed) layers. Depending on the patient, they can be used in conjunction called lipoabdominplasty... more
Kenneth Bermudez, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and Tummy Tucks address different issues...

Tummy tucks and abdominal liposuction (or liposculpture) are really meant to address different issues. Liposuction is the actual removal of fat beneath the skin via tiny incisions that are strategically placed. Lipo is best for the younger patient who still has some elasticity to his or her skin, generally (but not always) aged 40 or under. Lipo is ideal for someone who is within a reasonable weight, but has areas that are resistant to exercise and good diet. The abdomen,... more
Peter Schmid, DO

Longmont Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction or a tummy tuck

Although these procedures are sometimes combined in certain cases, each procedure usually treats a different group of patients.  Liposuction is ideal for younger patients with good skin tone of the abdomen, who are near or at their ideal weight, and who have very little laxity in the fascia of the abdominal muscles.  Patients who benefit from tummy tucks usually have minimal fat excess, moderate to severe amounts of extra skin, and stretching of the abdominal muscles and... more
Kelly Gallego, MD

Sioux City Plastic Surgeon

www.drgallego.com

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Abdominoplasty vs. Tummy Tuck

Liposuction is fine when a patient has fat deposits right underneath the skin surface, and the skin & muscles underneath are in good condition. A tummy tuck is necessary when a woman has loose & stretched out skin skin and the muscle underneath separates.  A tummy tuck will correct all mentioned issues. From a recovery standpoint, liposuction has a slightly faster recovery time 5 days to a week. With a tummy tuck, because the incision is longer, recovery time lasts... more
Usha Rajagopal, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.sfcosmeticsurgery.com

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Abdominal Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck

Abdominal liposuction is not the same as a tummy tuck. Liposuction reduces fat. An ideal candidate for liposuction are not obese, and do not have skin or abdonimal muscle laxity. Tummy tuck procedure removes excess skin and fat and can tighten lax abdominal muscle.
Robert Sleightholm, MD

Brampton Plastic Surgeon
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Don"t be fooled: liposuction is not an alternative to a tummy tuck

There is one common theme between liposuction and tummy tuck, which is removal of localized fat that is resistant to change with diet and exercise. If that is all you have and the skin tone is good then lipo is the way to go. If there is skin laxity, perhaps with stretch marks after pregnancy, and/or if the muscles have been pushed apart by pregnancy, these will not improve with exercise or liposuction. There is a lot of marketing hype about the use of technologies such as laser with... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck in Atlanta

 Liposuction is sometimes called lipoplasty, suction lipectomy or even Liposculpture. This body contouring procedure is intended for both men and women and improves various shapes and proportions by removing undesirable fat deposits.  It is not a treatment of obesity. In liposuction, a specialized micro suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location on the skin. With a gentle suction, fat cells are permanently extracted through this tube.... more
Stanley Okoro, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

www.georgiaplastic.com

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Abdominoplasty vs. Liposuction

Abdominal liposuction addresses the fat accumulating on the anterior abdominal wall.  An abdominoplasty removes the fat and skin through an incision and tightens the muscle. 
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and Tummy Tuck

Not at all the same, though liposuction is often used during a tummy tuck.  If you have loose skin and or loose muscles, you probably need more than liposuction.
Mario Loomis, MD

Middletown Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck and liposuction are not the same

A tummy tuck and liposuction are not the same. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from below the navel. It also flattens the abdomen by tightening the muscles. A liposuction is removal of fat only.
Howard T. Bellin, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction and tummy tuck are not the same

No, liposuction and a tummy tuck are not the same.  Liposuction is done to remove local collections of fat in areas which are exercise and diet resistant.  It is done through very small incisions and thin cannulas are used to vacuum out the fat.  Results depend on good skin elasticity so the skin will "snap back" and recontour itself.  A tummy tuck is a more extensive surgery in which skin and fat of the abdomen are surgically removed in order to tighten the... more
Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction is NOT the same as a tummy tuck.

Liposuction is NOT the same as a tummy tuck. Liposuction removes excess fat and then your skin must shrink in order to tighten.  It does NOT firm up a loose abdominal wall musculature. Tummy tucks remove excess skin and tighten the abdominal wall.  Tummy tucks are frequently performed along with liposuction of the hips.
Richard H. Fryer, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal liposuction is not the same as Abdominoplasty.

Although many plastic surgeons combine some liposuction during the abdominoplasty procedure, this is often limited to the flank regions and/or thighs.   The abdominoplasty procedure is used to address several components of the anterior abdominal region which liposuction does not.  The abdominoplasty - 1) Removes excess skin, 2) Removes excess fat, and 3) Tightens loose abdominal muscles (rectus muscles). Liposuction only removes excess fat.  Therefore,... more
Peter Ashjian, MD

Bakersfield Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction, Tummy Tuck or Both?

The decision between doing liposuction on the abdomen or a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is one you should make in conjunction with your board-certified plastic surgeon.  The appearance of your abdomen is dependent on the skin, muscle and subcutaneous tissue (fat).  While you can get some tightening of the skin with liposuction, it mostly just addresses the excess fat cells.  An abdominoplasty can address the loose skin and tighten muscles that have spread, but results from an... more
Jason Brett Lichten, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction of abdomen is NOT a Tummy tuck....

No, liposuction is very different from a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Liposuction is intended to only remove fat from an area. Liposuction depends on good skin elasticity. A tummy tuck involves removal of fat and skin. It is a much more extensive procedure and is a good procedure if skin elasticity is poor especially in weight loss patients and/or women who have had children previously.  I usually recommend a combination of  liposuction to the flank areas concomitant with a tummy... more
Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Is Abdominal Liposuction the Same As a Tummy Tuck?

No,Abdominal Liposuction is simple liposuction of the abdomen (tummy).  Tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that involves tighten of the abdominal muscles and removal of excess of skin.
Jaime Perez MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.jaimeperezmd.com

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Liposuction versus Tummy Tuck

No, liposuction is different from a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).  Liposuction is intended to only remove fat from an area.  Liposuction can be performed in many areas including the abdomen.  Liposuction depends on good skin elasticity as the skin has to readjust to a new shape.  A tummy tuck involves removal of fat and skin.  It is a much more extensive procedure and is a good procedure if skin elasticity is poor.  Abdominal liposuction can often be combined... more
Naveen Setty, MD

Plano Plastic Surgeon
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Both are different but can be done together

Liposuction is a procedure to sculpture the locked fat areas of your body & can be done on abdomen with or without tummy tuck.Abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is a procedure which tightens the abdominal skin by redraping it & relocating the navel.
Anup Dhir, MD

India Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal Liposuction is not Abdominoplasty

Abdominal liposuction sucks out fat only.  It does not remove excess skin, nor does it tighten abdominal muscles. Liposuction is ideal for someone with a small belly pouch or love handles who doesn't have a lot of extra skin and who doesn't need muscle tightening.  After liposuction the skin will remain and may be loose.  Only direct removal of the skin (via a tummy tuck) can address that problem.  If you do not undergo a tummy tuck you will be left with loose... more
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty and liposuction are different, but complimentary.

Abdominoplasty and liposuction can both improve the appearance of the abdomen, but they do it in different ways. Liposuction permanently changes the number of fat cells that live between the muscles and the skin of the abdomen. This is the fat that you can grasp with your thumb and fingers. If this tissue is very thick, then liposuction can make a tremendous and beautiful change. The skin will rebound very well if it hasn't been stretched too far, or if there are not a lot of stretch... more
David N. Clayton, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal liposuction, Tummy tucks, and the "lipotuck" "liposculture" "smart lipo"

Liposuction and tummy tucks are radically different. Liposuction only removes fat.  It does not tighten skin much (beware of those who promise it does!). Benefits are small incisions and a faster recovery.  If your belly isn't't bad and the issue is primarily fat, this is generally the way to go.  IF your skin is loose, hanging, stretch marked, wrinkled OR your muscles have separated or you have a hernia, then you should strongly consider a tummy tuck. Tummy... more
Lauren Greenberg, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal Liposuction

No. Liposuction is a method to remove fat via a small cannula.  A tummy tuck is a procedure that remove fat and loose skin.  It is performed to remove loose abdominal tissue typically after weight loss or preganncy. 
Siamak Agha, MD, PhD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck

Liposuction and a tummy tuck are very different procedures. First, an abdominoplasty uses an incision usually from hip to hip to pull and tighten loose skin around the mid section. Suction assisted Lipectomy uses a special tool to actually remove fat from a certain area. Tummy tucks are most commonly used to removed excess skin of the stomach after pregnancy or extreme weight loss. Liposuction is used to remove stubborn fat that is resistant to diet and exercise.
Joseph G. Bauer, MD

Alpharetta Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction of the abdomen and a tummy tuck are worlds apart!

Liposuction is a physiologically easy procedure often done with local or local and sedation.  Patients have an easy convalescence.  The procedure only removes fat which means that if excess skin is the problem or laxity of the abdominal wall is part of the problem, the procedure (as simple as it is) won't work. Abdominoplasty is considerably more involved, involves more risk, more convalescence, and a generous incision.  It is designed to address excess skin, fat , and... more
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck

Liposuction is intended to remove or reduce fat deposits. The Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure is intended to remove or reduce loose skin.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drkrisreddy.com

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Lipoabdominoplasty

There are 4 main issues that need to be addressed and examined when a women comes in and consults for abdominal contouring- muscle/fascia, subcutaneous fat, intraabdominal fat, and excess skin. The truth is, most women who have given birth, have some or all of theses issues at varying degress of severity. This is why it is crucial for a proper examination to be performed so that the optimal result is obtained. Almost everyone benefits from tightening the fascia to flatten the posture... more
Sam M Sukkar, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal contouring surgery

Liposuction and a tummy tuck are two different procedures.  Liposuction surgery removes fat from the targeted area through a small skin opening.  Tummy tuck is a more advanced surgical procedure, involving much larger skin incision, it also addressed associated skin and muscle issues.  On occasion liposuction is performed at the same time as a tummy tuck. A skilled and experienced surgeon will be able to discuss your individual anatomy and advise as to the best surgical... more
Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.doctorackerman.com

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The difference between liposuction and a tummy-tuck

While liposuction may be done at the same time as a tummy- tuck, the two are different procedures. Liposuction is defined as the removal of fat. This is done with very small scars and a suction cannula. Tumescent solution is injected first to help reduce pain and bleeding and to help free up the fat.Tummy-tuck (abdominoplasty) involves the removal of excess skin and fat through surgery.  A large incision is made in the lower abdomen, just above the groin. The abdominal wall is... more
Karen Vaniver, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty versus Liposuction

Abdominal liposuction is simply the removal of fat from the abdomen. This is a great operation for people who simply have too much subcutaneous fat which gives them an unacceptable contour to their abdomen. In comparison, a "tummy tuck" or abdominoplasty actually removes lax skin from the abdomen and may involve tightening of the underlying muscles. Although both are abdominal contouring procedures, they are very different in terms of technique.
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal liposuction is not the same as tummy tuck

Abdominal liposuction and tummy tuck are entirely different things. Abdominal liposuction will remove fat only, and rely on the natural characteristics of the skin to shrink down after the fat is removed. This is a good option if you have good quality skin (no stretch marks, good elasticity, etc) and only have excess fat. In many patients, abdominal liposuction can actually make them look worse if the skin is not able to shrink down. If you have any excess skin or stretching out of the... more
Anita Patel, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Difference Between Abdominal Liposuction & Tummy Tuck

Liposuction and a tummy tuck are two different procedures, performed in different ways for different purposes, but are often used in conjunction to provide the best possible results. A tummy tuck is performed to remove excess skin around the abdomen after weight loss or pregnancy. It is also performed to tighten weakened abdominal muscles. Liposuction is performed to remove excess stubborn fat in areas such as the abdomen, flanks, back, and thighs. These two procedures when... more
Tarick K. Smaili, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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No, they are totally different procedures

Liposuction is best for someone at their optimal weight who has good skin tone and excess abdominal fat.  Tummy tucks are reserved for those who have excess skin.  Skin excess may result from weight loss, pregnancy, and aging.  If liposuction is performed on someone with excess skin, the results may be disappointing.  Increased  excess skin may be noted subsequent to fat reduction.
Malcolm A. Lesavoy, MD

Encino Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction of the abdomen is different than a tummy tuck

Liposuction of the abdomen removes the excess fat from the abdominal skin, but it doesn't tighten the abdominal muscles of the abdomen as is done in a tummy tuck.  Also, a tummy tuck removes the excess skin below the umbilicus whcih is not done with liposuction.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Difference between liposuction & a tummy tuck

Thanks for the question! Although both techniques can be used to contour the abdomen, they do so in very different ways. Liposuction is performed through tiny incisions in the skin and effectively removes fat. A Tummy Tuck is a popular and effective way to contour the abdomen by removing not only fat, but extra skin and stretch marks. In our practice, ALL of our tummy tucks include liposuction as lipo helps us remove fat and reach places where we would not otherwise be able to... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal liposuction cannot accomplish what a TT can

Abdominal liposuction is not a good treatment for abdominal skin laxity. In fact, it makes it worse. Proponents of 'laser liposuction' will tell you differently, and this recommendation is a disservice to patients. A tummy tuck treats skin laxity, abdominal fascial laxity and excess fat. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon for an expert opinion.
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction versus Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck and abdominal liposuction are not the same.  Think of your tummy as a sandwich - with the muscle and skin on either side and the fat in the middle.  With liposuction, only the center fat is removed.  With a tummy tuck, not only is the center fat removed, but the excess skin (with stretch marks) is removed and the muscle is tightened.  An unacceptable tummy may need one or all layers treated.  If it's just a fat problem, then liposuction will be fine... more
Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction not same as tummy tuck

Tummy Tuck surgery involves the removal of skin and fat as well as muscular tightening. Liposuction removes fat only but does it through small incisions and has a much shorter recovery afterward. Best Regards.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal liposuction and tummy tuck

A tummy tuck is very different from liposuction. Liposuction can debulk the subcutaneous fatty plane and contour the body in this way. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat that causes a loose abdominal appearance. It can also tighten the underlying muscles so the abdomen has a better contour.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal liposuction and tummy tuck are completely different

HA! Are you kidding? Is this question really for real? There are NO relationships between a tummy tuck and Abdominal liposuction. Two completely different operations.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Is liposuction the same as a tummy tuck?

Hi there- Liposuction and tummy tuck are two very different procedures for patients with different problems and goals... Liposuction involves removing fat only, and therefore is appropriate for patients with good skin tone and good muscle wall integrity, but who want to diminish their fatty tissue and improve the shape of their body. A tummy tuck most often involves removal of excess skin (from pregnancy or weight loss) and muscle tightening for restoration of the pre-pregnancy or weight... more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction VS Tummy Tuck

Liposuction removes the excess fat under the skin, Tummy Tuck removes the excess skin and fat in the abdomen. You can have both procedures done at the same time to get the optimal results.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction vs Tummy Ttuck

Liposuction involves removal of fat through small incisions using a metal cannula. A tummy tuck involves a long incision along the lower abdominal area which removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscles, which may have been weakened by pregnancy or aging. The two procedures are very different and treat very different conditions. Basically, if you have loose, saggy skin, you will need a tummy tuck procedure. If you have tight, firm skin but excess fatty tissue, you may be a... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction of Tummy Fat is a DIFFERENT OPERATION than a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Liposuction of the tummy fat is a totally different operation than a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty). Each operation has its own reasons (indications), goals and potential complications. A Liposuction is usually indicated in a person who does not have excessive skin nor tummy muscle looseness and separation. It will remove a fat collection, it will allow for "Ab Etching" but it will not guarantee skin shrinkage and flatness. A Tummy Tuck WILL flatten the stomach and correct muscle... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Lipo vs tummy tuck

Tummy Tuck is a surgical procedure designed to permanently remove excess skin and tighten muscles. The incisions are around the belly button and from hip to hip. Drains are needed after surgery. Liposuction only removes excess fat. If skin has not lost elasticity and has not started to hang liposuction works well. We combine power assisted tumescent lipo with laser lipo and perform it under local anesthesia, outpatient. Results are excellent. Which procedure is right for you? You should... more
Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tucks and liposuction are very different

A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that removes excess lower abdominal skin and tightens the lax muscles that occur with the stretching of pregnancy. Liposuction is also surgery and removes excess fat and does not remove extra skin nor does it tighten muscles. They are very different and a Board Certified plastic surgeon can help you sort out which one is best for you.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck

Liposuction removes excess fat to contour specific areas. A perfect example would be the treatment of love handles. Liposuction does not remove excess skin or stretch marks. There may be some "shrinkage" of skin depending on a patient's age and health status and preoperative anatomy. A Tummy Tuck (aka abdominoplasty) is a procedure that directly removes excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. In addition, a tummy tuck involves muscle tightening as well. Your surgeon will... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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