Does Liposuction to the Upper Abdomen Prior to a Full Tummy Tuck Give a Better Result?

In some cases the tummy tuck will "unfurl" the fat in the upper abdomen and treat this roll as well. However, liposuction is discouraged with the tummy tuck in the areas you mention. Therefore I tend to perform the liposuction at a later date if needed.

The problem with just doing a tummy tuck is that it doesn't address the fullness of the upper abdomen.  You will almost always need to liposuction the upper abdomen, either prior to, during or later.  Ideally you would want your surgeon to do it at the same time as the tummy tuck to get it all done at once.