What Are The Risks With Upper Abdominal Liposuction with Tummy Tuck?

August 27, 2011
Asked By:Meli777 in Raleigh

I would like to get the best results possible I know this increases the chances of necrosis but what percent of patients do you see that end up with necrosis?

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August 31, 2011

Answer: Upper abdominal lipo should be avoided during a tummy tuck

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William Bruno, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 31, 2011

Answer: Upper abdominal lipo should be avoided during a tummy tuck

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William Bruno, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2011

Answer: Liposuction along with Tummy Tuck

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2011

Answer: Liposuction along with Tummy Tuck

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 10, 2013

Answer: Lipo upper abdomen with tummy tuck

Antoine A. Hallak, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 10, 2013

Answer: Lipo upper abdomen with tummy tuck

Antoine A. Hallak, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 29, 2011

Answer: Liposuction and Tummy Tuck at the same time?

Erez Sternberg, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 29, 2011

Answer: Liposuction and Tummy Tuck at the same time?

Erez Sternberg, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 28, 2011

Answer: Combining liposuction with tummy tucks

Ronald Schuster, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 28, 2011

Answer: Combining liposuction with tummy tucks

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