Seperate Liposuction, prior to Tummy Tuck and more (Photo)

After a history review and physical exam is done a more accurate recommendation can be done for you.
Studies have been done that indicate liposuction at the time of the abdominoplasty is safe. Those studies indicated better blood supply to the abdomen with liposuction at the time of an abdominoplasty. The primary recommendations for multiple surgeries at the same time is to try to keep the operating time down to about 6 hours. Frequently liposuction of the abdomen, combined with liposuction of the flank (Iliac) area can and is done.

I always recommend doing the tummy tuck prior to liposuction. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. Once this has been completed, you can consider liposuction, if needed. If you are interested in an arm lift then that can be done at the time of the tummy tuck or liposuction to save you money.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hello; Liposuction can be implemented for waist, back and arms; at the same session. If the skin is excessively loose; for skin tightening purposes; Renuvion J Plasma can be performed.For the abdomen area, first Liposuction; in another session, having a Tummy Tuck; creates some problems in terms of appearance and application. In tummy tuck, the upper abdominal skin is at its loosest state; which is preferable. Because, during abdominoplasty period, the abdominal skin above the navel is removed from the lower abdominal skin since it sags; it is used for covering up open space. However, when liposuction is performed; the resulting fibrosis, reduces the elasticity of the skin. After liposuction treatment, the elasticity of the upper abdominal skin decreases. Therefore, for someone who has had Liposuction; performing a tummy tuck becomes more difficult. Addition to these, it is not possible for performing homogeneous Liposuction on the sagging abdomen. Depressions and ripples; both occur in the abdomen. This situation is also difficult for correcting; after a Tummy Tuck period.