Is a Tummy tuck or liposuction harder/easier when a person is relatively slim/athletic with very little fat and skin?

February 7, 2016
Asked By:ItsMeGuys in Jackson Township, New Jersey

I mean when a doctor is used to doing tummy tucks/lipo on patients with large amounts of excess skin/fat, would someone who has very little skin/fat be very different or more challenging? Or would this be easier or the same...is it riskier for that patient with less fat/skin?

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February 9, 2016

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February 9, 2016

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Tummy tuck or liposuction

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February 9, 2016

Answer: Tummy tuck or liposuction

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