I'm considering a tummy tuck to tighten my skin (only 12% body fat). I had lipo sculpture performed 2008: abdomen, flanks, back. But the skin is still sagging on my belly since pregnancies 2002 / 2004. Surgeons are reluctant to perform a tuck due to previous lipo sculpture - the skin has been “separated” from the abdomen and back once already (blood access?) - Is this a valid concern or do they just not understand what Lipo sculpture really is? Any difference if I postpone?
September 6, 2011
Answer: Tummy tuck after liposuction I have performed a tummy tuck after liposuction on several occasions. You are at a very small risk of necrosis of some skin because you have had a previous liposuction. However the risk is very small and it should not deter you from having the procedure performed if your surgeon recommends it. I have never had a problem in a case such as yours.
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September 6, 2011
Answer: Tummy tuck after liposuction I have performed a tummy tuck after liposuction on several occasions. You are at a very small risk of necrosis of some skin because you have had a previous liposuction. However the risk is very small and it should not deter you from having the procedure performed if your surgeon recommends it. I have never had a problem in a case such as yours.
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September 3, 2011
Answer: Tummy tuck after liposuction
I do not think you are at increased risk for complications after tummy tuck surgery. The dissection during your procedure may or may not be more challenging because of scar tissue but this issue should not increase your risks of complications.
I wonder about the judgment of your previous surgeon who performed the liposuction procedure on you after 2 pregnancies–it is a very rare patient who is a candidate for liposuction in your situation. Obviously, based on your current plan to undergo abdominoplasty, it was not a wise choice.
Currently, it seems that you are getting bad advice again. Make sure you are consulting well-trained/experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes.
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September 3, 2011
Answer: Tummy tuck after liposuction
I do not think you are at increased risk for complications after tummy tuck surgery. The dissection during your procedure may or may not be more challenging because of scar tissue but this issue should not increase your risks of complications.
I wonder about the judgment of your previous surgeon who performed the liposuction procedure on you after 2 pregnancies–it is a very rare patient who is a candidate for liposuction in your situation. Obviously, based on your current plan to undergo abdominoplasty, it was not a wise choice.
Currently, it seems that you are getting bad advice again. Make sure you are consulting well-trained/experienced board-certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes.
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January 21, 2019
Answer: No Problem This should not be a problem. You should have a Ted Lockwood type tummy tuck to preserve as much blood flow as possible.
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January 21, 2019
Answer: No Problem This should not be a problem. You should have a Ted Lockwood type tummy tuck to preserve as much blood flow as possible.
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