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Can I Get my Back Fat Lipo'ed at the Same Time As Tummy Tuck?
I hate my back fat. I tried taking a photo but as soon as I raise my arm to take picture , the roll of fat leaves .
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Cindy in Camas
in Clark CO
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Back liposuction and tummy tuck
Yes, flank and/or back liposuction can be performed at the same time. However, it is important for your plastic surgeon to limit the amount of undermining of your tummy tuck to ensure adequate blood supply to the skin on your abdomen.
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Liposuction - Back Fat at same time as TT?
Clearly, they can be performed simultaneously, as the many responses attached to this question attest to. The only caveat is that, depending on the extent of each (ie, how large a tummy tuck and how much fat is being removed) it is at least a theoretical concern that the blood flow to the tummy (and that is required for good healing) may be impacted adversely by liposuction. Basically, when you have a TT, all of the blood supply to the flap (the tissue that is lifted up and...
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Liposuction Of Back with Tummy Tuck?
Thank you for the question.
Assuming you are a good candidate for liposuction surgery on the back, then doing it at the same time as tummy tuck surgery should not be a problem.
Make sure you're working with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and a fully accredited surgery center.
Best wishes.
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Liposuction of back fat with Tummy Tuck
Cosmetic procedures are sometimes combined depending on the extent of the procedures being performed. Take mommy makeover surgery, a fairly common cosmetic procedure, as an example. Combining procedures like tummy tuck, liposuction, and cosmetic breast surgery helps women regain their pre-baby bodies and can be customized to their specific needs. Therefore, it should be possible for you to have liposuction of your back at the same time as your tummy tuck procedure, unless you have health...
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Back fat lipo and abdominoplasty
If you are in vigorously good health, I would likely do this at the same time as your abdominoplasty. Doing them at the same time would consolidate your recovery. If you have a lot of loose skin on your back, lipo may not be so effective. Your surgeon should be able to give you an idea of how much improvement you can expect.
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Liposuction of the back at same time as tummy tuck
It is safe and at times quite advantageous to perform liposuction of the back while doing a tummy tuck. That can aid in narrowing the circumference of the waist, yielding a more refined hourglass shape in many patients. There might be a little more swelling with the combined procedure but it is safe and actually common to combine those procedures.
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Can I Get my Back Fat Lipo'ed at the Same Time As Tummy Tuck?Answer:
Liposuction can be done very safely at the same time as Tummy Tuck. There will be a change in position in your case if you are doing the back. In my practice I am a bit more nervous about Blood Clots when I combine Lipo and a TT, so I do give medication to thin the blood for a few days…And now we are also combining Lipo of the tummy as well at the same time as a TT, which was taboo years ago!!
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Liposuction of the back can be performed concurrent with a tummy tuck
Liposuction of the back can be performed at the same time one is undergoing a tummy tuck - if it is indicated. This allows you the opportunity to have global contouring and a more harmonious result. This approach can also save you from a separate procedure at a later date which also reduces overall down time, time off of work and costs.
You should seek a consultation from a board certified plastic surgeon to make sure that this would be a beneficial and prudent approach in your situation.
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Can I Get my Back Fat Lipo'ed at the Same Time As Tummy Tuck?
Liposuction of the back can be done during the same procedure as abdominoplasty, in a healthy patient.
This would require a position change in the operating room. In general I begin the operation with the patient lying face-down to do the back, then turn them over to complete the tummy tuck.
The surgeon must always be aware of the potential complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT or blood clots in the lower body) and pulmonary embolus. The latter is a potentially fatal complication...
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Back liposuction pairs well with Tummy Tuck!
As long as the individual is healthy, at a good weight, and felt to be a good surgical candidate, back liposuction may be safely performed the same time as tummy tuck. The liposuction helps better shape the waistline and provides a more contoured result.
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Tummy Tuck and Back Fat Liposuction
Liposuction to the back and sides is frequently combined with a tummy tuck to provide more complete reshaping of the trunk. It can help with both appearance and the way clothes fit. Liposuction removes fat, so when the skin is firm the results are fairly quickly seen. These procedures can be safely combined. Be certain to seek a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to see if you are a good candidate.
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Back liposuction at same time as tummy tuck
This is a very common combination of procedures to perform. It does take a little more time and patients need to be turned over during the procedure. Adding the liposuction can be a great way to really get a good overall contour improvement. I probably combine the two procedures at least 50% of the time.
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Yes, Combination is Good
Combining posterior body contouring (the flanks and back) is very common in my practice. I feel that you get a better overall contouring with minimal increased risk. OR time is longer and repositioning is necessary. I think this is a great combination in patients who need it. Good Luck!
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Tummy Tuck and flank Liposuction are often done together
It is very much desirable and often recommended by good plastic surgeons to do liposuction of flanks and back at same time as abdominoplasty to have a good outcome from the operation.
To answer your question, it is not only that liposuction of back can be done at same time as tummy tuck actually it should be done at same time as tummy tuck.
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Back lipo with tummy tuck
I generally reccommend that the back have liposuction at the same time as the tummy tuck. This liposuction can have a profound effect on the final appearance of the abdomen after Tummy Tuck. Your surgeon will decide if this is something that is an option for you.
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Liposuction and Tummy Tuck
In short, yes, you can likely have liposuction of the back at the same time as a tummy tuck. This will obviously increase operative time and may necessitate intraoperative position changes. Thus, discuss this option with your plastic surgeon prior to your scheduled tummy tuck.
Jaime Perez, M.D.
Liposuction Specialist in Tampa, FL
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, FLh
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Flank liposuction with tummy tuck
This is often done in combination. Your surgeon will need to decide how much volume needs to be removed with the lipo and the added length of time for both procedures to see if it is safe to do at the same time. Donald R. Nunn Atlanta Plastic Sureon.
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