Is the Muscles Tightened in a Tummy Tuck Using the Avelar Method?

Is the Avelar method the same as lipo-assisted adominoplasty? After having six children, I was not able to get all the fat removed from my tummy. So I want to be sure that I'm choosing the best method for removing it.

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by BaBegrl in Chattanooga,TN

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I'd advise a tummy tuck

You look like a good candidate for a traditional tummy tuck, rather than liposuction with muscle tightening. The lipo method would still leave a lot of stomach skin, which could be "flabby" after having fat removed, and you would still have a lot of stretch marks. The benefit of the tummy tuck is that in addition to tightening all of your stomach muscles, a significant amount of stomach skin is removed, and with it goes the stretch marks. Your belly button would be refined... more

Avelar Method of Abdominoplasty

The Avelar Abdominoplasty refers to a technique for tummy tucks that was developed in the 1990's by a Brazilian plastic surgeon. I have had the pleasure of seeing him present his techniques, watch him perform surgery, and have been very impressed with his results. If the surgeon performing the technique strictly follows Dr. Avelar's method, then yes, there will be muscle tightening stitches placed. However, since I personally do not perform the procedure, nor do I know the surgeon... more

Plication possible with Avelar

Avelar technique is a minimal undermining tummy tuck in addition to liposuction. It is a good technique in the right patient. Plication is possible by creating a tunnel in the midline.

Same thing, disregard fancy names for Tummy Tuck

It is no different than doing liposuction in the abdominal area as well as performing a tummy tuck. Just make sure that the doctor performing this is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Good luck.

Muscle tightening and lipo vs full tummy tuck

The technique to which you are referring can be successfully used in patients who have 1) excess fat, 2) minimal loose skin, and 3) a significant abdominal wall laxity contributing to their abdominal deformity. In my practice, very few moms fulfill those criteria. Most people who get less than a full abdominoplasty are usually not happy. But if depends on whether you mind loose skin or not.

You are a great candidate for a tummy tuck!

Tummy tucks are a very popular and effective way to contour the abdomen. As no two patients are alike, in our practice, no to tummy tucks are the same. We evaluate every patient individually to determine what component of the abdomen needs to be addressed. If they do not require tightening of the muscles and have good quality skin they may be a candidate for liposuction alone. If they do require muscle tightening and they have extra fat and skin in the central abdomen, they may benefit... more