Lipoabdominoplasty: Suitability & Costs

The benefits of choosing a lipoabdominoplasty over a traditional abdominoplasty are vast and varied and include:*Better shaping of the abdomen: combining liposuction with a tummy tuck can achieve a more uniform contour of the treated area.*Less postoperative complications: precise surgical technique allows for the preservation of at least 80% of the abdominal wall’s blood supply due to fewer blood vessels affected, and the majority of lymphatic vessels are also preserved. *Reduced chance of postoperative numbness: less trauma to the targeted area and less disruption in blood supply mean that the risk of numbness is reduced. *Smaller scar: while abdominoplasty alone tends to require a large incision, the length of the scar can often be shortened to some degree by applying liposuction. Liposuction only requires an incision just large enough for a cannula, typically just a few millimetres in length. Through this incision the removal of fat is possible without more extensive incisions, minimizing scarring.*Minimal bruising, pain and swelling with an overall quicker recovery time. 

In my practice liposuction is almost always performed alongside tummy tuck surgery. This is because it helps to remove stubborn pockets of unwanted fat which can drastically improve the results of a tummy tuck. It is hard to say whether or not your underlying muscles are tight without and examination. Many women who have never had children can benefit from muscle repair - particularly those who have had significant weight fluctuations, but a standard tummy tuck with liposuction can be performed to remove excess skin and fat if you do not need muscle repair. Liposuction with a tummy tuck is often performed on the abdomen and the flanks to create a pleasing body contour with a more hour glass shape.