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Will a Tummy Tuck Help my Back Fat? (photo)

i am already scheduled for a breast reduction and full tummy tuck aug 8th, my question is, i weigh about 140, i'm 5'2, will it help my back fat? you can see it good with my bathing suit, however not so good with the side view, but trust me, when i have my bra on, i have back fat! lol

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Tummy tuck and back fat

Thank you for the question and the photos and congratulations on your decision to do mommy makeover. There is no doubt that tummy tuck combined with liposuction will improve your back. To get a more accurate answer, my advice for you is to address that question with your plastic surgeon before the surgery date. You want to be very clear with him/her about your hopes and desires before surgery. This would avoid any dissatisfaction after or misunderstanding after surgery, I wish you all the best more

Will a Tummy Tuck Help my Back Fat?

A tummy tuck treats the abdomen...that is, the front of the trunk. It has no effect on the back. If you want to treat "back fat", then you will need to have liposuction of the back. Since some of the blood supply to the tummy that is important to protect and preserve during a tummy tuck comes from the flank and from around the sides, I personally would not perform an aggressive liposuction "defatting" of you back at the same time as a full tummy tuck.

Liposculpture + TT is the best option for you

Hi. Thank you for the question and for posting photos. By what I can tell by the pictures, you will definetly gain a lot by getting the tummy tuck, but you have to take into account that even if you get some liposuction to define your waist while getting the TT, in order to get rid of the fat bulges that appear when you wear a bra, you need a full liposuction of the back, as the TT alone won't do the job. Visit your board certified plastic surgeon, in order to get more details... more

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You should consider liposuction at the same time.

If you are concerned about the back fat, you should undergo liposuction at the same time as tummy tuck. From your side view, you will benefit from tummy tuck. By the posterior (back) view, you have lipodystrophy in the upper back. Tummy tuck will not affect the contour of the back; therefore, liposuction should be done to address the area concerned. There are several types of liposuction available. Please discuss with your plastic surgeon. Please remember... more

Will a Tummy Tuck Help Back Fat

Although a Tummy Tuck will not directly affect your back fat, liposuction of your concerning areas of the back will most definitely. There are several liposuction techniques available to treat the denser fat of the back. I would discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon to ensure he or she addresses this for you. I wish you a safe and healthy recovery. Dr. Gill

No, breast reduction and tummy tuck will not help back fat. You may consider liposuction of that area in the future.

Thank you for your question and the photos. No, breast reduction and tummy tuck will not help back fat. You may consider liposuction of that area in the future. To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.

Will a Tummy Tuck Help my Back Fat?

Thanks for your question, and for attaching photos. What I usually call back fat is covered by your clothing in the photos. However, whether you are talking what I would call the back or the flanks, I can say with some certainty that the TT alone will not correct that (those) areas, and that liposuction added to the procedure would do so. By the way, if the problem only occurs when you have on a bra, the solution may be weight loss, or at least a bra that is... more

Will a Tummy Tuck Help my Back Fat?

Though you tried to post photos, always better without garments on. My guess is you will need liposuction of the back also.

Liposuction can enhance your tummy tuck results

Liposuction is a helpful adjunct to remove excess fat from the hips, flanks, and back that isn't removed with a tummy tuck. I frequently combine these two procedures and it can be done safely without adding much recovery time or discomfort. Ultrasound-assisted liposuction is perfect for this situation as the ultrasonic waves help to eliminate the tough fat that can frequently accumulate in these areas. Even more, some patients don't even need a tummy tuck and liposuction of... more

Back fat treatment

If you are concerned about back fat in your bathing suit/bra line, you will likely benefit from additional liposuction of this area. Please talk to your PS about this. Best of luck with your procedures!

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ShaynaE31
11 months ago

Plain and simple... no. You should check out a garment like a Shapeez (Shapeez.com) that is specifically designed give you a smooth back. It has other advantages such as tummy control and support for the girls while being amazingly comfortable. So before going under the knife, I recommend you look into such "shaping" garments.

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