Lipoabdominoplasty Vs Regular Abdominoplasty for Post Pregnancy Body?

Lipoabdominoplasty is really the combination of well performed liposuction and abdominoplasty. It is an advanced tummy tuck technique that safely
combines extensive liposuction with tummy tuck procedures in a way that
achieves results far superior than those achievable by either procedure
alone.

It offers a greatly improved abdominal appearance due to the
aggressive liposuction and muscle tightening (if necessary), a shorter, less noticeable
scar for many patients. There is less chance of "dog ear". In Atlanta, this is called the ATLTUCK. Lipoabdominoplasty is often combined with liposuction of hips and back. This combination provides an ideal cosmetic surgery
solution after weight loss, pregnancy, or aging. Experience
and training matters a lot during Lipoabdominoplasty. Non Plastic surgeons (cosmetic surgeons)
tend to charge less than Plastic Surgeon. Below are other criteria to
use when selecting a Plastic surgeon.Questions to ask (Answering NO is a big red flag)1) Are you a plastic surgeon? (Do you know difference between cosmetic surgeon & plastic surgeon)2) Are you board certified in Plastic Surgery?3) Will the procedure be performed at a fully accredited procedure room or ambulatory surgery center4) Do you have hospital privilege to perform liposuction and tummy tuck? Which Hospital?5) Do you offer complication insurance (it does happen, it better to be safe)The
most important decision is to do your homework well. Any doctor can
offer abdominoplasty. Its your duty to know who is doing your procedure. Good
luck.

Thank you for your question regarding the differences between lipoabdominoplasty and regular abdominoplasty after pregnancy. It’s hard to give you a specific recommendation without seeing photos or knowing more about your weight loss history, but based on what you've shared, a tummy tuck with liposuction of the flanks sounds like it could be a good option for restoring your pre-pregnancy figure.

Lipoabdominoplasty combines the benefits of a tummy tuck (removing excess skin and tightening the abdominal muscles) with liposuction to contour the flanks and remove stubborn fat. This can help achieve a more defined waist and smoother transitions between your abdomen and sides.

Regular abdominoplasty focuses primarily on removing excess skin and tightening the abdominal muscles, without addressing fat deposits in the surrounding areas. While this can still deliver excellent results, adding liposuction may enhance the overall contour, especially if you have excess fat in your flanks or love handles.

To give you the best recommendation, I encourage you to resubmit this question with photos and include details about your weight loss history. This will help determine whether lipoabdominoplasty or a regular tummy tuck would best meet your needs.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Every case is specific and the main goal of the surgeon is to act in accordance with the wish and expectations of the patient. is difficult to predict the necessary steps and the result without personal examination of the patient, but I often suggest my patients to have both procedures in one go, as liposuction by itself can not give the result of Tummy Tuck.In some cases good or satisfactory results after liposuction can be predicted. That means that the skin has good elasticity, which will help it to shrink down to the new size after liposuction. In this case we decide on liposuction alone, leaving the Tummy Tuck as a second option.But in many cases we have not much to expect. Generally it happens when the skin has already lost its retracting abilities, or in case the size before liposuction is big. The bigger was the size before, the less is the ability of the skin to shrink.Thus, the excess skin will spoil the final result of liposuction, so we try to discuss it with our patient beforehand and to learn his or her expectations.Every case is specific and the main goal of the surgeon is to act in accordance with the wish and expectations of the patient.I hope this helps