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Do I Need Lipo on the Hips with a Tummy Tuck & is It Safe? (photo)

After 3 kids and still looking like this after running a marathon and doing pilates, I certainly need a TT but do I need additional lipo and more importantly, is it safe to do at the same time? Would it look that bad if I just did the TT? Thank you!

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Lipo with tummy tuck

I usually perform liposuction at the ends of the incision of a tummy tuck to reduce the tendency to have a "dog ear" or bulge at this point, and to improve the contours of the flank areas. The pubic area is also frequently suctioned so that it doesn't stand out under the tight lower abdomen. The amounts of fat removed are usually small, and the risks are much smaller than compared to treating larger areas (hips, thighs).

Combining Liposuction With Tummy Tuck

Almost all of my tummy tuck patients also receive some liposuction to the front side of the love handles. I think it helps to blend the transition between the tummy tuck site and the non-operated back side. This combination is very safe. There are endless combinations of liposuction in other areas and tummy tucks. Some of these are safe and some are not. You will need to discuss what other areas you are considering with your surgeon and get their opinion. more

Liposuction of the Flanks and Tummy Tuck

Liposuction of the flanks and tummy tuck can be safely performed, and it will create a better result by narrowing your waist (and hips) if you want. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

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Do I Need Lipo on the Hips with a Tummy Tuck & is It Safe?

There may be some issues about simultaneous TT and liposuction on the lifted areas if not done carefully. It does not appear from the photos that you will need any lipo in the lifted areas. You should expect a nice improvement with a TT in terms of tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin. I can't quite tell from the photos alone if you would benefit from liposuction in the flanks (side of the abdomen), but if you do that is a safe addition to a TT, as would... more

Liposuction with tummy tuck?

After three children, it is likely that the connection between your stomach muscles has weakened. This may account for a lot of the bulge that you see in your picture. One of the advantages of a tummy tuck is that this weakness can be corrected during the procedure. As for liposuction, I try not to get too aggressive with suctioning the abdominal area during a tummy tuck because I don't want to jeopardize the blood flow to the undermined skin. Besides, when you remove... more

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