I have read some doctors do this months after TT/BL because of blood supply to area. I have also read some do it at same time or even prior to TT/BL. What is the most commonly accepted practice and why?
Answer: Liposuction and Tummy Tuck, Together or Staged Procedures? 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.
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Answer: Liposuction and Tummy Tuck, Together or Staged Procedures? 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.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Liposuction and Intra-Abdominal Fat 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.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Liposuction and Intra-Abdominal Fat 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.
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February 12, 2016
Answer: VASER Hi Definition Liposuction / Body Contouring with Fat Grafting and Tummy Tuck 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.
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February 12, 2016
Answer: VASER Hi Definition Liposuction / Body Contouring with Fat Grafting and Tummy Tuck 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.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Lipsuction and Fat Removal 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.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: Lipsuction and Fat Removal 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.
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February 10, 2016
Answer: Liposuction ? 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.
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February 10, 2016
Answer: Liposuction ? 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.
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