Do Many Surgeons Perform High Definition Tummy Tucks?

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I have read about a trade-marked procedure called a "high definition tummy tuck" performed by a specific surgeon. From what I have read, the technique is intended to create a sculpted, muscular appearance rather than a flat tummy. Do other surgeons perform similar techniques, or is this limited to one physician only?

John J. Corey, MD · Answer

Dear Jackie: OK so I&rsquo;m going to do something that I hate when other people do&hellip;I&rsquo;ll tell you about my experience with only one patient I have seen after having a HD TT done elsewhere. Keep in mind that I do TT/Lipo in combo all the time so I am not against the principle, but this patient had so much fat removed that every little bump and even muscle strand was visible through her skin. It looked horrible and there was nothing I could do to fix it. A Reverse TT might help a little but&hellip;.not good.

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

High definition tummy tuck is simply a procedure in which a tummy tuck and liposuction are combined. I always combine liposuction of the flanks and abdomen as an essential part of a tummy tuck. I also perform triple plication of the abdominal fascia to accentuate the waist. A full consultation is necessary before undergoing abdominoplasty. From El Paso...

Mark A. Jabor, MD · Answer

This is just a clever phrase for what is already practiced by most board certified plastic surgeons. Combining liposuction to some degree with a tummy tuck is common place. To what degree and how aggressive it is performed is up to the individual surgeon. However, always be aware that there are limits to everything and this is no exception. The more liposuction a surgeon does in the direct are of the tummy tuck will definitely lead to a higher rate of complications. Be more concerned about the training and experience of a surgeon than the clever phrases used to describe the procedure. Do your research and ask your friends and pick a board certified plastic surgeon.

Elizabeth S. Harris, MD · Answer

High Definition Tummy Tucks is an example of one of the latest marketing gimmicks.  It supposedly incorporates abdominal liposuction to define the muscle outlines.  This in itself can be risky and lead to tissue circulation problems.  An experienced board certified plastic surgeon will work with a patient's anatomy to contour the waist and the abdomen during a tummy tuck while maintaining safety.  Muscle definition is certainly possible if the patient is a good candidate for the procedure and there is not excess abdominal fat.  Be careful with fads and gimmicks.... choose a plastic surgeon who is well experienced.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

In order for SOME Plastic surgeons to become more visible than others they "brand" procedures (give a well established procedure a catchy name the media would love) and advertise them as the "latest and greatest" on every possible media venue.

	"High Definition" or Hi Def Liposuction was a trade name given to liposuction by an enterprising Denver area surgeon which differentially removed more fat in certain areas of the abdomen giving people a more athletic look. But despite having a large body contouring, tummy tuck and liposuction, practice I am not aware of the term being applied to tummy tucks.

	I suspect you are being misled by a slickster. Don't fall for it.

	Peter A Aldea, MD

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