Is it wise to get a seperate under anesthesia liposuction for entire belly, back, shoulders and arms first. Then after months get a tummy tuck. Then after a few years (savings) get an arm lift? I don’t see much liposuction when it is combined within the tummy tuck, but you do pay a lot for it. That is why I thought a seperate procedure for the complete liposuction might be worthwhile… How about the risk at nerve damage, is it higher for shoulders or arms liposuction?
April 12, 2024
Answer: Liposuction and tummy tuck The only time I would recommend liposuction at least 6 months prior to a tummy tuck is when patients have a bulge of fat in the upper abdomen. You don't seem to have it and I don't see why you would do it in two stages. You have a bit of fat bulge on the sides but that area can be treated with liposuction at the time of your tummy tuck without compromising the blood supple to the lower abdomen. Arms can be done at any time.
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April 12, 2024
Answer: Liposuction and tummy tuck The only time I would recommend liposuction at least 6 months prior to a tummy tuck is when patients have a bulge of fat in the upper abdomen. You don't seem to have it and I don't see why you would do it in two stages. You have a bit of fat bulge on the sides but that area can be treated with liposuction at the time of your tummy tuck without compromising the blood supple to the lower abdomen. Arms can be done at any time.
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Answer: Liposuction The risk of nerve damage is very low with liposuction since the vacuum pressure in the tube does not damage nerves. The advantage of doing all the liposuction first is that the OR time is shortened, and liposuction of the abdomen can be done to remove excess fat. If the tummy tuck is done at the same time, the abdomen cannot have liposuction for safety to the lower skin, and more time is added to the general surgery. We typically wait at least 6 months after liposuction before proceeding with the arm tuck or the tummy tuck.
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Answer: Liposuction The risk of nerve damage is very low with liposuction since the vacuum pressure in the tube does not damage nerves. The advantage of doing all the liposuction first is that the OR time is shortened, and liposuction of the abdomen can be done to remove excess fat. If the tummy tuck is done at the same time, the abdomen cannot have liposuction for safety to the lower skin, and more time is added to the general surgery. We typically wait at least 6 months after liposuction before proceeding with the arm tuck or the tummy tuck.
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