Can liposuction and tummy tuck be done at the same time?

Many plastic surgeons combine liposuction with their abdominoplasties. This is great to treat the hip area or "muffin top" as people call it. In addition, it can be used to thin out the fat of the upper abdomen that will be moved down in a tummy tuck. But this must be done with some caution so as not to create a problem with healing of the lower abdominal tummy tuck incision. Liposuction of any other area(like the arms, thighs, back) is safe to combine with a tummy tuck and is often performed. Hope this helps.

Yes and it is recommended to do so, especially in the flank area. The tummy tuck (skin excision and muscle tightening) will contour your front. Liposculpture will contour your lateral abdomen and flanks. Depending on your anatomy, liposculpture can also be done on the back/bra-line, thighs, medial knees. It shouldn't add to the overall recovery. 

Of course, you need to make an appointment with your board certified plastic surgeon to find out if you are a good candidate for those surgeries. However, tummy tucks and liposuction are frequently done together in a complimentary fashion, especially if you are trying to address a problem area not of the central abdomen.

Most of the time, liposuction is recommended although I don't seem to do it frequently. Check with your surgeon. 

Great question!  Liposuction and tummy tucks can be done at the same time and
I almost always will combine liposuction and tummy tuck simultaneously when
both these procedures are needed in a patient. There have been multiple studies
performed including one, which I published with Grant Stevens that combined these
surgeries if done in an efficient manner, as it does not raise the overall risk
of surgery to any significant degree. Obviously, the patient’s overall health
must be taken into account and for higher risk patients or patients with some
medical conditions I am more likely to split procedures such as breaking the
mommy makeover into a separate breast surgery and a separate abdominal surgery.
However, I feel that combining focal liposuction with abdominoplasty is fine
for anyone who is a candidate for abdominoplasty in the first place.

Absolutely. The combination of a tummy tuck and liposuction is extremely popular and a great way to help people get the shape they're looking to achieve

Thank you for your question regarding the combination of liposuction and a tummy tuck. Yes, these procedures can be performed together, but there are important considerations to keep in mind, particularly regarding blood supply. During a tummy tuck, the skin and fat are lifted off the underlying muscles, which can already compromise the blood supply to the area. Adding liposuction, especially in the same area, could further reduce blood flow, increasing the risk of complications like poor wound healing or tissue necrosis.

The best approach to minimize these risks is to focus liposuction on the love handles or flanks, as these areas are further from the central abdominal blood supply. Liposuction of the rectus abdominis lines (the lines that form the "six-pack" look) is possible, but it carries higher risks because it directly overlaps with the areas involved in the tummy tuck. Your plastic surgeon will carefully assess your anatomy and recommend the safest approach to achieve your desired results.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

Yes - these can be performed at the same time and this is routine in our practice to improve post-operative contour of the waist.

Yes liposuction cane be safely done at the same time as tummy tuck. In fact i do liposuction to all my tummy tuck operations to the flank to get better curves. Liposuction to other areas can also be done at the same time. The limiting factor is the total anaesthetic duration of the case . Please discuss with yiyr surgeon what areas of liposuction can be done in a safe way.

Thank you for sharing your question. Yes, tummy tuck and liposuction can be done in one surgery.

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thanks for the enquiry. Doing good liposuction understanding the blood supply to the tummy skin is almost mandatory nowadays to give you a good shape. Go for few consultations with board certified plastic surgeons for examination and further guidance.