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Tummy Tuck Combine with Lipo, It is Safe?

asked 1 year ago by nervousTT in Florida
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 289 times
Tags: combination, risk, safety

Some doctors can do liposculture with tummy tuck at the same time but other say it's risky. I'm confuse, is safe to have lipo in the mid area at the same time of the tummy tuck?

14 answers to Tummy Tuck Combine with Lipo, It is Safe?

Liposuction at time of Tummy Tuck Safely done by Experienced Plastic Surgeons

Tummy Tuck procedures can be done safely with judicious liposuction. By this I mean noticeable but not a aggressive liposuction which is done typically in the upper abdomen and hips region in most. Some techniques of Liposculpture involve aggressive liposuction which can increase the risk of problems. Therefore, it is important to choose a board certified plastic surgeon with a large experience in doing both of these procedures together to minimize the chance of complications. more

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction at the same time as a tummy tuck

The concern with liposuction of the abdomen at the same time as a tummy tuck is that the blood vessels that are needed for proper healing come from the ribcage downward. In the performing of the liposuction, if the fat in the deeper area is treated, it is safe. But if the fat in the superficial skin layers is treated, then the risks go up because it is in that superficial layer that the blood vessels that are needed course through. The less skin undermining that is needed for the tummy tuck,... more

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck and liposuction can be performed at the same time

Tummy tuck and liposuction can be performed at the same time. I routinely do this in my Salt Lake City, UT practice. Liposculpture, however means something different to physicians that perform a much more aggressive type of liposuction which helps to uncover underlying muscular definition. I do perform liposculpture procedures, but I DO NOT perform liposculpture and tummy tuck at the same time.

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction Combined With Tummy Tuck

Liposuction can be a very good compliment to a tummy tuck. Many women carry excess weight at their hips. If that is left behind at the time of a tummy tuck the fat can be more prominent, like wings. This area is commonly liposuctioned during an abdominoplasty. There is a popular procedure called a lipoabdominoplasty that combines more liposuction of the trunk with less surgical dissection. An experienced plastic surgeon can make judgements about how much... more

Mary Lee Peters, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck

Lipo can be combined safely in some areas like the hips. Other areas such as the upper abdomen could possibly affect blood supply to the skin with healing problems but in certain techniques can be done. Talk to your surgeon for your specific contouring needs. I hope this info helps.

Ronald H. Stefani Jr, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Surgery

I agree that it is safe to do liposuction at the same time as a tummy tuck surgery (I do this with almost every tummy tuck surgery I perform) but you should really make sure that you are consulting with board certified plastic surgeons in regards to your surgery. Make sure your surgeon has experience with tummy tuck procedures because if not, there could me lots of complications (especially with aggressive liposuction in combination with tummy tuck surgery performed by a surgeon who is... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction with Abdominoplasty

We were all tought that Liposuction was dangerous with Abdomonoplasty. However, newer techniques that protect the blood supply to the flaps have allowed us to improve the results from Abdominoplasty. Not all surgeons have learned the newer techniques.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction with tummy tuck

Liposuction is often combined with tummy tuck. The surgeon has to be careful in key areas not to compromise the vascular supply to the tummy tuck flap which may lead to tissue healing problems and possible skin loss. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck with liposuction

Certainly. Many plastic surgeons feel comfortabel with performing tummy tuck and liposuction at the same time. In my practice, I rarely do a tummmy tuck without liposuction. It truly enhances the results. For more information, view the link beow.

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

LIPOABDOMINOPLASTY

You will experience a superior result if liposuction is performed at the same time as your Abdominoplasty. The key to this operation is how your surgeon elevates the abdominal skin. I have been using this approach for years with excellent results and minimal risk to the skin circulation.

Todd B. Koch, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction with Tummy Tuck

Yes it can be safe to perform liposuction with a tummy tuck. The surgeon needs to be careful to avoid suction in areas that have been undermined and elevated. Even with a standard abdominoplasty the sides and hips should be able to be suctioned safely. There are also techniques with minimal undermining that allow suction of the midsection safely. Check with your plastic surgeon to see what technique he or she will use.

David Nicholas Csikai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Safety of Liposuction and Abdominoplasty

Liposuction can be done at the same time as an abdominoplasty. However, this must be done with care. Liposuction done in some areas can compromise the circulation to the abdominoplasty flap. This may be particularly true if done in the upper mid abdominal area.

Stephen Delia, M.D.
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Can lipo be safely combined with tummy tuck?

In my experience in 27 years it has been safe and is an important part in reestablishing the femine hour glass. See my previous posts and web site for more info.

Barry H. Dolich, MD
Bronx Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck with liposuction

Hi! How are you. I would be happy to help you out with your question! It is completely safe and sometimes even encouraged to have liposuction with a tummy tuck. Some patients are good candidates for only a tummy tuck when others will get a much better result having some liposuction with the tummy tuck. Liposuction is usually great for the flanks (sides of abdomen) or lower back and hips. Some patients only have a pouch in the front abdomen which would be great for only a tummy tuck.... more