Can Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Be Done Together?
Can I get both a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction at the same time?
This is a common question from people who are considering undergoing a tummy tuck procedure. The simple answer is “Yes”.
Liposuction is often combined with a tummy tuck to achieve optimal results because they serve different purposes but are complimentary for improving the overall appearance of the abdomen.
The primary objective of liposuction is to remove extra fatty tissue close to the surface of the body. Therefore, most patients would benefit from some fat removal in the upper abdomen and from the flanks (love handles). When combined with a tummy tuck, liposuction is typically done more conservatively to ensure that the abdominal skin is not made too thin to avoid compromise of the blood supply to the skin. Liposuction of other areas of the body such as the thighs or back can be performed in the normal fashion without interfering with a tummy tuck, if desired.
The primary objective of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is to remove loose skin. When performed with liposuction, the combined procedure is referred to as a lipoabdominoplasty. Studies have shown that this combination of surgeries can be performed safely at the same time.
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Should you add liposuction to your tummy tuck?
Can Liposuction and Tummy Tuck be done at the same time?
Yes, with a good understanding of anatomy, proper surgical technique, and patient education the two procedures can be combined safely and effectively. Liposuction and abdominoplasty are often combined to dramatically recontour the midsection. The two procedures have different but complementary goals that can yield beautiful results for the right patient.
Liposuction removes isolated pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. On its own, it cannot address muscle laxity or excess skin. A tummy tuck, on the other hand, does involve tightening loose or separated abdominal muscles and removing excess skin. Combining these procedures can improve fat, muscle and skin at the same time with just one recovery period. However, not everyone will be a candidate for this approach.
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Who is not a candidate for combining the two procedures?
Most patients that have both excess fat and loose skin are candidates for tummy tuck and abdominal liposuction. There are certain individuals, however, for whom the risk of complications of combining the two procedures is increased. Patients that are not good candidates for combining the procedures include:
. Heavy smokers
. Poorly controlled diabetes
. Bleeding tendencies
. Certain prior abdominal surgeries
In essence, patients who are not good candidates for combined tummy tuck and abdominal liposuction have decreased blood supply to the abdominal soft tissue.
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The benefits of adding liposuction to your tummy tuck
The most notable benefit of adding liposuction to your tummy tuck is the fact that your plastic surgeon can address exercise-resistant fat concurrently with eliminating loose skin and repairing muscle tissue. Thus, you’ll only need to schedule one surgery and will only have one recovery period, rather than two separate procedures and recoveries.
Another benefit of a combined lipoabdominoplasty procedure is that your plastic surgeon can eliminate the need for post-surgical drains by using a layered suturing technique. With this approach, you won’t have to deal with messy drains while you recover, and the recovery period is usually shorter than that of a regular tummy tuck.
Finally, when you combine a tummy tuck with liposuction, you can maximize your body contouring results in a way that really isn’t possible with either procedure on its own. In most cases, excess fat and loose skin go hand-in-hand, so treating both of these common cosmetic concerns at the same time is often the most efficient and effective approach.
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What’s the difference between a tummy tuck and liposuction?
Although sometimes referred to interchangeably as similar treatments to help slim the waistline, liposuction and a tummy tuck are definitely not one and the same.
Liposuction is a body contouring procedure that uses suction to remove isolated pockets of subcutaneous fat that aren’t responding to diet and exercise. On its own, liposuction can help get rid of pesky love handles, back rolls and belly fat, but this treatment won’t be able to address excess skin or muscle laxity that often results following a pregnancy or massive weight loss.
A tummy tuck, on the other hand, does remove excess skin while tightening loose or separated abdominal muscles to achieve a smooth, toned physique. However, if you’re also bothered by areas of stubborn fat in transition areas surrounding the tummy (like the flanks or love handles), a tummy tuck alone is not likely to be the most effective option.
How much weight can you lose with liposuction?
Right now, surgeons follow guidelines that set a maximum extraction limit of 5,000 milliliters of fat (11 pounds) for all patients, regardless of variations in weight or body fat status. But the new study suggests surgeons could use a patient’s body mass index (BMI) to determine how much fat extraction is safe.