Are second tummy tucks commonly performed? And is liposuction typically performed in the abdominal area for a BBL? (photo)

Second tummy tucks are not common but are done. Liposuction can pretty much come from anywhere to do the BBL. The amount of lipo from the abdominal area has to be less in the setting of a concurrent tummy tuck for tissue viability.

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Yes another tummy tuck can be safely performed but it will depend on your goals and identifying whether a muscle laxity or visceral fat issue is taking place. Liposuction of the abdomen is commonly performed for a BBL, as is any other area of fat amenable to harvest.

If you had previous abdominal wall correction then the abdominal shape may be from visceral, or internal fat, which would not be addressed by a tummy tuck. An exam would be needed to determine this. Typically no liposuction is done to the abdomen during a tummy tuck out of concern for interruption of blood flow to healing tissues. However liposuction is commonly performed on the hip/flank or back areas in conjunction with a tummy tuck.