Will liposuction get rid of upper abdomen intra abdominal fat? I have read that fat is deep and surrounds organs.

I think what you are referring to as a delayed liposuction procedure refers only to external fat, the fat that is in the skin layer and not the fat that is inside your abdomen around your organs. Intra-abdominal fat cannot be treated, only extra-abdominal.Some doctors apparently do not suction upper abdominal fat at the time of a tummy tuck out of concern that the blood supply to the abdominal skin could be impaired leading to skin or fat necrosis (loss of tissue), particularly in the lower abdomen along the incision line.With regular liposuction that is probably a reasonable concern and this topic has been discussed among plastic surgeons for years.  Personally I have found that with the use of vaser ultrasonic liposuction, there is no interference with blood supply and I can do liposuction of the abdomen, waist and flanks at the time of a tummy tuck. I prefer to do the procedures, vaser liposuction and tummy tuck at the same time.  If you stage the procedures, it makes more sense to me to do the liposuction first, and then take care of the loose skin with the tummy tuck.  If you do the tummy tuck first, then when you do the liposuction you will get more loose skin than you would want afterwards.

Intra-Abdominal fat is fat inside of the abdominal cavity surrounding the internal organs.  This fat cannot be treated with liposuction.  Diet and exercise are the solutions for intra-abdominal fat.The subcutaneous fat is located between the skin and the muscles of the abdominal wall.  This layer of fat can be treated with liposuction.  The subcutaneous layer of fat in the upper abdomen can be addressed at the time of a tummy tuck either by direct excision of the sub-Scarpa's layer of fat or with liposuction.  Choose an experienced surgeon and you should get a good result.

We do hi definition liposuction at the same time as tummy tuck and get amazing results (see my IG).  I suggest you see an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Liposuction is performed to address the fat that is stored above or outside the muscle and beneath the skin.  the intra abdominal fat that you refer to is the fat that is around the organs and is not removed during liposuction.  This fat is addressed by diet and exercise.As far as liposuction and tummy tuck, it is safe to liposuction the hips and flanks at the same time as a tummy tuck procedure.  The upper abdominal area can also be addressed with liposuction when a tummy tuck is being performed, but the liposuction as to be very limited and be done in a cautious manner to prevent any complications from occurring after the tummy tuck is performed.At times, if there is significant amount of fat that needs to be removed in the upper abdomen, it may be safer to perform the liposuction first and tummy tuck later in a second, staged surgery.Good luck.

Fat that is around the organs on the inside of the abdomen cannot be removed with liposuction. Diet and exercise is in order to take care of this fat.

Thank you for your question.Intrabdominal fat is not removed with liposuction as it is below the muscle layer.  Intestinal perforations can occur when a liposuction cannula inadvertently travels beneath the muscle.The only effective way to lose intrabdominal fat is with weight loss.Best Dr. L

Hello!!!  The only way to get rid of the intra-abdominal fat is exercising and a good nutritional plan.  Liposuction can only help to remove the fat right bellow the skin.  Best regards, Dr Urzola

Intra-abdominal fat or any fat below the muscle layers it's never surgically removed with liposuction.Intra-abdominal fat can generally not be surgically removed.The only layer of fat we can remove it with liposuction is subcutaneous.That means the fat that's below the skin.Basically if you can pinch it we can take it.during an abdominoplasty the blood supply to the skin of the lower abdomen is changed because blood vessels are cauterized during the procedure.This can potentially lead to healing problems including developing skin necrosis and large wounds after the procedure.Certain things put patients at higher risk for developing these complications.They include smoking, obesity underlying serious medical conditions etc.Liposuction can also compromise the blood supply to surrounding tissues.The combination of cauterizing blood vessels that supply the skin of the abdomen during an abdominoplasty and liposuction puts patients at higher risk for developing skin necrosis and wound healing complications after a full abdominoplasty.this is why most plastic surgeons will either not to perform liposuction in conjunction with an abdominoplasty or do so on a limited basis.I think most plastic surgeons are comfortable doing Limited liposuction at the same time as an abdominoplasty unless the patient is at high risk for healing problems to begin with.The majority of plastic surgeons will not perform an aggressive liposuction of the entire abdomen in conjunction with an abdominoplasty.When patients need an abdominoplasty with either liposuction or a BBL it's often a good idea to do these as two separate procedures.By performing liposuction without an abdominoplasty allows the surgeon to be aggressive and not have limitations on how much fat can be removed in regards to liposuction.Once all the excess fat has been removed the patients are usually better candidates for a full abdominoplasty leading to better and safer final outcomes.Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.

Thank you for the question and liposuction does not treat intraabdominal fat at all and when liposuction is performed either with an abdominoplasty or after it only treats fat between the skin and the muscle.Dr. Corbin

There used to exist great controversy over the safety of abdominal liposuction at the time of tummy tuck.  That is no longer the case.  If done judiciously, it offers great benefits.  As with all cosmetic procedures, one must proceed cautiously always keeping safety as our number one objective.  Liposuction of the upper abdominal area that you are questioning is very safe.  Working with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will always be your safest bet.  Avoid the general surgeons and internists in your community that pose as Plastic Surgeons.  Enjoy your result.