I am having abdomiplasty with hip, flank, posterior hip and thigh liposuction on October 20th. My ps told me she does not do lipo to the upper abdomen as it is too dangerous and the results are often not smooth. I have total confidence in her but I see a lot of other postings by patients who have had the lipo to the upper abdomen. Wondering about other opinions.
Answer: Lipo to upper abdomen during abdominoplasty? Without photos, it is difficult to comment on your particular case. If you have "total confidence in her", then you should not be asking this question on a forum like this. Every surgeon is different on their approach, based on training and continued medical education, reading of the plastic surgery literature and what they feel is safe to introduce and adapt in their practice. Depending on your BMI, one can do liposuction with good all around contouring prior to an abdominoplasty, which can be done 4-6 months later. If your BMI is less than 30, liposuction of the abdomen can be done with the abdominoplasty. I, personally, do this routinely in all my abdominoplasty cases. There's also an upper limit of fat that can be removed safely in an outpatient setting. Good luck with your surgery.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Lipo to upper abdomen during abdominoplasty? Without photos, it is difficult to comment on your particular case. If you have "total confidence in her", then you should not be asking this question on a forum like this. Every surgeon is different on their approach, based on training and continued medical education, reading of the plastic surgery literature and what they feel is safe to introduce and adapt in their practice. Depending on your BMI, one can do liposuction with good all around contouring prior to an abdominoplasty, which can be done 4-6 months later. If your BMI is less than 30, liposuction of the abdomen can be done with the abdominoplasty. I, personally, do this routinely in all my abdominoplasty cases. There's also an upper limit of fat that can be removed safely in an outpatient setting. Good luck with your surgery.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Lipo to upper abdomen during abdominoplasty? Thank you for the question.Liposuction is a tool that is often used during tummy tuck surgery. The concern with excessive liposuction surgery done at the same time relates to the blood flow to the abdominal wall " flap" and the potential for problems with wound healing and/or tissue necrosis.In my practice, judicious use of liposuction surgery during tummy tuck surgery is very helpful in improving results. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Lipo to upper abdomen during abdominoplasty? Thank you for the question.Liposuction is a tool that is often used during tummy tuck surgery. The concern with excessive liposuction surgery done at the same time relates to the blood flow to the abdominal wall " flap" and the potential for problems with wound healing and/or tissue necrosis.In my practice, judicious use of liposuction surgery during tummy tuck surgery is very helpful in improving results. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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January 16, 2019
Answer: Options for thinning the fat layer in upper abdomen with tummy tuck If there is extra fat under the skin in the upper abdomen, I prefer to reduce it at the time of abdominoplasty and this can be done either by liposuction or directly thinning the fat from under the flap when it is being raised. each situation is a little bit different and your surgeon is the one who has examined you and made a plan, so I would not recommend changing it based on statements from any of us online.
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Answer: Options for thinning the fat layer in upper abdomen with tummy tuck If there is extra fat under the skin in the upper abdomen, I prefer to reduce it at the time of abdominoplasty and this can be done either by liposuction or directly thinning the fat from under the flap when it is being raised. each situation is a little bit different and your surgeon is the one who has examined you and made a plan, so I would not recommend changing it based on statements from any of us online.
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October 1, 2015
Answer: Lipo to upper abdomen during abdominoplasty. Thank you for your question. Liposuction to the upper abdomen during a TT is determined by the plastic surgeon. If you are unsure, you may want to obtain a second opinion through an in person consultation. All the best,
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Answer: Lipo to upper abdomen during abdominoplasty. Thank you for your question. Liposuction to the upper abdomen during a TT is determined by the plastic surgeon. If you are unsure, you may want to obtain a second opinion through an in person consultation. All the best,
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October 1, 2015
Answer: Liposuction of the upper abdomen during tummy tuck As you can see from the responses, there is no unanimity of opinion on whether liposuction should be done with a tummy tuck. In my opinion, it boils down to a judgment call and experience.If there is considerable tightness resulting from the procedure, liposuction would be riskier. If there were less tension, less risk. Older patients, heavier patients or less healthy patients are at greater risk. High volume liposuction is riskier than lower volume liposuction.If a doctor never does liposuction in the upper abdomen under any circumstance, they will never have a complication from liposuction in that area. However their result might not be quite as optimal, or the patient may feel the need to have liposuction at a later date.
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Answer: Liposuction of the upper abdomen during tummy tuck As you can see from the responses, there is no unanimity of opinion on whether liposuction should be done with a tummy tuck. In my opinion, it boils down to a judgment call and experience.If there is considerable tightness resulting from the procedure, liposuction would be riskier. If there were less tension, less risk. Older patients, heavier patients or less healthy patients are at greater risk. High volume liposuction is riskier than lower volume liposuction.If a doctor never does liposuction in the upper abdomen under any circumstance, they will never have a complication from liposuction in that area. However their result might not be quite as optimal, or the patient may feel the need to have liposuction at a later date.
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