Liposuction with tummy tuck - what areas need lipo?

I have been told I need a tummy tuck to help stabilize my abs. They did not come back together like they were supposed to after my baby.

As part of this, the Drs. I spoke with want to do lipo to contour my waist (40 and now I will have a waist?) the only difference is one says she will do all around my waist front and back, another will do only my belly.

Now, I am not overweight but I do put on fat around my waist when I am heavy.

Should I pay more for the all around or just do the tummy - the difference is about $1500-$2000? What sort of differences would there be in results, recovery, etc.?

5 answers to “Liposuction with tummy tuck - what...”

A: Both Liposuction and Tummy tuck can be done, but be careful

By Wilfred Brown, MD - Connecticut Plastic Surgeon

Many patients undergoing tummy-tuck also require varying degrees of liposuction, depending on the contour pre-operatively, as well as the contour desired. The amount of fat that can be safely removed at the same time as a tummy tuck can only be determined by your surgeon. Too much fat removal/ liposuction can... more

A: Tummy tuck and Liposuction

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If you need Liposuction around the entire waist, then I would advise you to have it done at the same time as your Tummy Tuck.

A: Combining Tummy Tuck and liposuction

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Be careful combining these two operations. There are doctors who will carefully will consider liposuction of the hips (below the scar line) at the time of liposuction. Be cautious of liposuction to the central or lateral area above the scar line. The issue here is that entire area has been lifted from a... more

A: Consult carefully with your surgeon

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

There is no standard formula for abdominal contouring. A tummy tuck is a generic term that does not describe a specific procedure. In simple terms, your surgeon needs to diagnose what components of your anatomy make you look the way you do: muscle, intra-abdominal fat, extra-abdominal fat, skin... more

A: Be careful with Liposuction and Tummy tuck performed together

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Nika, While liposuction of the abdomen and tummy tuck can be performed together safely, the surgeon has to be very careful as to his or her technique and planning of the surgery so as not to damage the healing process. If a patient needs liposuction to their abdomen as well as a tummy tuck, I will... more