Can You Get Agressive Liposuction on Your Flanks and Upper and Lower Back with a Tummy Tuck?

ive heard that it isnt good to get lipo with a tummy tuck? but then some say just the flanks but ive also seen MANY before and after photos where there isnt a nice shape to these women with the tummy tuck =( they kinda look like a square? **dr. mendieta so far has done exquisite work with his tummy tuck pts

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Tummy tuck with aggressive liposuction

There are as many answers to this question as there are plastic surgeons performing these procedures. In my practice, most abdominoplasties undergo some form of upper and lower abdominal liposuction during the procedure. This assists mobilization of the skin and allows a greater degree of sculpting to the final result. However, the method used must respect the blood supply and underlying health status of the patient to help guard against post-operative wound healing problems. more

Liposuction with tummy tuck

I agree with the previous responders that liposuction can be done with tummy tucks in combination as long as the circulation of the anterior abdomenal flap is respected. The flanks and back are excellent candidates for lipo, but the expected swelling of the elevated anterior flap is aggravated with liposuction here and may risk postoperative problems. Do obtain consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who puts your safety first.

Tummy tuck

Liposuction can be safely combined with a tummy tuck, but I am careful to choose the areas to safely complement the result. With a tummy tuck, the abdominal skin and fat are lifted as a flap from the bottom below the belly button towards the top at the rib margin. The important blood supply for the flap comes from the top and the upper sides of the abdomen. As long as the lipo covers the hips, back and or flanks towards the back, I think that is fine. I personally... more

Suction of the flanks and back commonly accompany a tummy tuck.

Suctioning of the flanks and back is commonly done with an abdominoplasty. I do not suction the anterior abdomen fearing too much trauma might compromise the integrity of the skin. Seldom do patients need this suctioned later.

Liposuction during Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Although it is not possible to give you specific advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals, it is generally safe to do some amount of liposuction of the flanks during tummy tuck surgery. Sometimes, depending on a specific patient's anatomy and goals it is necessary to remove excess skin/adipose tissue directly ( in addition to liposuction surgery) in the flank areas. This operation may being referred to as an extended tummy talk or... more