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Can A Tummy Tuck be Performed Without Liposuction or Are They Conducted Together for Best Results?

asked 1 year ago by chinadoll475 in Grand Rapids, MI
Latest answer by Steven L. Ringler, MD
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14 answers to Can A Tummy Tuck be Performed Without Liposuction or Are They Conducted Together for Best Results?

Liposuction and Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Complement Each Other

The idea behind a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is to contour the abdominal area, create a flat abdomen, make the waistline more defined, and remove excess skin and stretch marks. Most of the time, there is also some unwanted excess fat. Liposuction at the time of an abdominoplasty will improve the results by creating a better contour in the sides (flanks) and waistline. I include liposuction in every abdominoplasty without an additional charge. I believe that the optimal result cannot be... more

Frank Agullo, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

Not all tummy tucks require liposuction

Liposuction is commonly performed in conjunction with a tummy tuck, however, not all patients require liposuction as an integral part of this procedure. I have treated many patients who have stretched out abdominal skin and muscle following chlldbirth with no significant abdominal fat. For those patients, a tummy tuck, with the removal of excess skin and tightening the muscle will provide an optimal result. For other patients who have excess abdominal fat in addition to skin... more

Steven L. Ringler, MD
Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

www.stevenringlermd.com

Each case is different.

This depends if you need the liposuction or not to remove the excess fat. Some patients benefit from tummy tuck alone while others need both. Liposuction is generally considered an integral part of mini-abdominoplasty in which the upper and central parts of the abdomen are not lifted up. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tucks Can Be Done With Or Without Liposuction

Most tummy tucks do involve the use of liposuction around the waistline (flank liposuction) where the effect of the tummy tuck does not influence. This produces a better result and most patients are better off for it. However, there is a minority of patients who would not benefit from it as they have no significant fat outside of the effects of the tummy tuck zone. Each patient has to be evaluated individually. Some patients who would benefit from it choose not to do it to keep their... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Liposuction always with tummy tuck? - Depends on the patient.

Not all patients need liposuction with their tummy tuck. The tummy tuck is used to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen and the liposuction is used to contour and slim the waist/flanks to compliment the abdomen. If a patient is thin, with no excess fat in the waist/flanks, then no liposuction needs to be done.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

The answer depends on the patient

I use liposuction and Tummy tuck for the patients that need it. If you have excess skin and excess fatty tissue,then the combination will give you the best result. Please get more than consultation with board certified plastic surgeon . Some plastic surgeons believe combination of the lipo and tummy tuck will increase the risk . I had published a paper in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal October 2010 and our study indicated that risk is not higher.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck without Liposuction

A Tummy Tuck is a form of "Body Sculpting". The artist is the surgeon and to perfect the sculpture usually liposuction is beneficial. Every case is different though. Typically only mini Tummy Tucks do not require liposuction.

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

Liposuction with abdominoplasy

I routinely use liposuction in the flank areas in conjunction with abdominoplasy as it often complements the waistline. The approach has to be individualized to the patients needs, of course.

LaDawn Talbott, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck not linked with lipo

Sometimes liposuction is indicated, sometimes not. I don't usually do lipo and feel like I get a good result with my tummy tucks. The wound is long and large enough that I can accomplish the same thing as lipo, only under direct vision. Sometimes I use lipo for fine tuning in safe areas. sek

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck

A tummy tuck can be done with, or without liposuction. Liposuction will simply enhance the result, and it is performed when necessary, and only with prior consultation with the patient.

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck with or without Liposuction

Tummy tucks certainly can be performed without liposuction and many patients will obtain great results if they have only excess skin with little, if any, excess fat. Other patients who also have some excess fat, especially in the flank areas, will get a better result if they undergo some simultaneous liposuction.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Is liposuction always needed with a tummy tuck?

Tummy tucks can definitely be performed without liposuction. The liposuction is used as an adjunct for contouring. If there are areas that need improvement of shape or definition, then liposuction can be considered. For a very thin patient with little fat, for example, there would often be no need for this. An examination could better determine the need.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Not all tuumy tuck need liposuction

I use liposuction to improve the lateral flanks (love handles) and often lipo in the middle to improve contour. If you do not have any love handles and your abdominal skin is realtively thin, then you may not need liposuction.