Posterior flank lipo or no lipo with my tummy tuck? (Photo)

I would highly suggest you have this posterior flank liposuction. I think you’ll be sad if you do not have this area liposuction. This will enhance and define the hourglass figure. The tummy tuck and love handle liposuction are commonly paired to maximize the results. Therefore, in my opinion, there is no question. Do the posterior Lipo. Good luck. I hope this helps to answer your question about whether to do posterior flank liposuction.
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery, and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

Hello, most of my patients who choose to have liposuction with their tummy tuck are satisfied with the outcome, but as with your surgeon, I always advise that the degree of improvement is modest. Also, some types of liposuction are combined with modalities (like laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound energy etc) to help tighten the skin a little, and others do not. The methods that tighten the skin have additional risks and are often more expensive. Your surgeon can the pros/cons/risks of their particular liposuction modality before deciding whether to include it with your tummy tuck.

Has your surgeon told you what the improvement is predicted to be with this added? If they have, then would you be happy with the predicted improvement? If yes, then it may be a good idea to add it. If no, then don’t. Although you’ll be paying 1/3 more, consider how much benefit it would be to add this rather than rating it as “33%”.