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.

4 answers to “Is the muscles tightened in a tummy...”

A: I'd advise a tummy tuck

By Michael A. Bogdan, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Avelar Method of Abdominoplasty

By Raj K. Gupta, MD - Pontiac Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Plication possible with Avelar

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: Same thing, disregard fancy names for Tummy Tuck

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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.