Is it better to get lipo first before my tummy tuck?

Thank you for your question.  I find that most patients will want some additional liposuction after a tummy tuck.  The reason for this is because during a tummy tuck we don't want to be too aggressive in the flank area because of the blood supply.  I would suggest doing the tummy tuck first and if you want some more definition then consider doing aggressive laser assisted liposuction after the tummy tuck, minimally 3 months after having the tummy tuck.  Best of luck to you. 

This is very dependent on your surgeon. Some prefer to liposuction in addition to the abdominoplasty surgery, some surgeons make patients wait 6 months after the tummy tuck to do more aggressive liposuction since the blood supply could be compromised when doing lipo along with the abdominoplasty. We recommend our patients get within 10-15 lbs of their end goal weight and then proceed ahead with surgery. It lessens complications and if you get the abdominoplasty too soon and plan to lose more weight, you could end up with loose skin again. Best of luck for your procedure in the future! 

Thank you for your question. For best results, I recommend a hi-definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

I typically would do an abdominoplasty first followed by liposuction as a touch up if needed. It often is not. I think that if you do liposuction first you will more than likely still need a tummy tuck. Although it is not a good idea to combine excessive lipo suction a small amount can be done at the same time as a tummy tuck

Thanks for your question. It is hard to advice you without seeing photos or doing an in person evaluation. Tummy tuck, also know as abdominoplasty, is a procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen and to restore the weakened abdominal wall, giving a firmer and smoother appearance.  We nearly always add liposuction to our tummy tucks to sculpt the body 360 degrees to achieve an ideal feminine figure.  Tummy tuck is a very powerful technique in the right hands, and can have dramatic results if done correctly.  You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.