Can I Get my Back Fat Lipo'ed at the Same Time As Tummy Tuck?

Question

I hate my back fat. I tried taking a photo but as soon as I raise my arm to take picture , the roll of fat leaves .

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Yes, it is possible to have those procedure at the same time. But first, for safety reasons, to be a good candidate for the procedures you want at the same time, your labs and  cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal.
Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes, flank and/or back liposuction can be performed at the same time. However, it is important for your plastic surgeon to limit the amount of undermining of your tummy tuck to ensure adequate blood supply to the skin on your abdomen.

John J. Corey, MD · Answer

Liposuction can be done very safely at the same time as Tummy Tuck. There will be a change in position in your case if you are doing the back. In my practice I am a bit more nervous about Blood Clots when I combine Lipo and a TT, so I do give medication to thin the blood for a few days…And now we are also combining Lipo of the tummy as well at the same time as a TT, which was taboo years ago!!

Eric Pugash, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the back can be done during the same procedure as abdominoplasty, in a healthy patient.

	This would require a position change in the operating room. In general I begin the operation with the patient lying face-down to do the back, then turn them over to complete the tummy tuck.

	The surgeon must always be aware of the potential complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT or blood clots in the lower body) and pulmonary embolus. The latter is a potentially fatal complication in which the clot travels to the lung.

	Abdominoplasty for various reasons has a somewhat higher risk of DVT and embolus than do many other procedures. The risk may be higher when other procedures such as back liposuction are added. I routinely use sequential calf compressors in the OR and recovery room, as well as small doses of blood thinner to reduce the risk of clots.

	There is a risk of bleeding with the blood thinners, but I have not seen this complication in the 24 years I have been in practice.

	Good luck!

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

As long as the individual is healthy, at a good weight, and felt to be a good surgical candidate, back liposuction may be safely performed the same time as tummy tuck. The liposuction helps better shape the waistline and provides a more contoured result.

Joseph Mele, MD · Answer

Liposuction to the back and sides is frequently combined with a tummy tuck to provide more complete reshaping of the trunk. It can help with both appearance and the way clothes fit. Liposuction removes fat, so when the skin is firm the results are fairly quickly seen. These procedures can be safely combined. Be certain to seek a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to see if you are a good candidate.

Jaime Perez, MD · Answer

In short, yes, you can likely have liposuction of the back at the same time as a tummy tuck.  This will obviously increase operative time and may necessitate intraoperative position changes.  Thus, discuss this option with your plastic surgeon prior to your scheduled tummy tuck.

	Jaime Perez, M.D.

	Liposuction Specialist in Tampa, FL

	Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, FLh

Ahmad H. Ahmadi, MD · Answer

Yes, atrademarked procedure, Lipotuck&trade; sounds like the best type of surgery for you.Itdiffers from the traditional abdominoplasty by addition ofsignificant liposuction to the areas of abdomen, hips, back, flank, axilla, andpubis. Lipotuck&trade;is a one stage procedure that createsextremely pleasing abdominal contour and waist line.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	Assuming you are a good candidate for liposuction surgery on the back,  then doing it at the same time as tummy tuck surgery should not be a problem.

	Make sure you're working with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and a fully accredited surgery center.

	Best wishes.

David Whiteman, MD · Answer

Cosmetic procedures are sometimes combined depending on the extent of the procedures being performed. Take mommy makeover surgery, a fairly common cosmetic procedure, as an example. Combining procedures like tummy tuck, liposuction, and cosmetic breast surgery helps women regain their pre-baby bodies and can be customized to their specific needs. Therefore, it should be possible for you to have liposuction of your back at the same time as your tummy tuck procedure, unless you have health conditions that could complicate the procedure. Be sure to discuss these concerns during a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon before pursuing surgery.

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