Liposuction and abdominoplasty
Yes, liposuction of the back and flanks are frequently done together to better define the waistline. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon with ample experience doing both. (Mark E. Crispin, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)
For the appropriately selected patient, this combination surgery is routinely performed. Of course, specific/individualized recommendations would necessitate in person evaluation. (Tom J. Pousti, MD, FACS, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)
The combination of these procedures is very common in many of us practice, but definitely will depend on each case.You just have to know that is doable and in the majority of cases recommendable.(Laura Carmina Cardenas, MD, Mexico Plastic Surgeon)
Lipo and Tummy Tuck
It depends on the philosphy of the plastic surgeon. I have no isssue with liposuction and tummy tuck at the same time if planned appropriately. (Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck and liposuction are frequently done together. You should schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can review the procedures as well as the risks and benefits of both. (Edwin C. Pound, III, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon) If you are a good candidate for the surgical treatment plan you described, there is not reason you cannot have all of the areas you mentioned addressed at the same time. It does at some anesthesia time to the surgery as you add to the number of procedures or areas to be treated, but it is generally considered entirely safe to have unto a six hour surgical procedure as an outpatient on an otherwise healthy person without risk factors for surgery in general.
Make sure you are confident about the skills and experience of your board certified plastic surgeon, and the results of prior surgery he or she might have performed in the past on patents similar to you. (Ram Kalus, MD, Charleston Plastic Surgeon)
Liposuction of back and flanks can be done at same time as tummy tuck
Yes, you should consider liposuction of flanks and back at same time as your tummy tuck. It is safe and makes result of tummy tuck better. (Vasdev Rai, MD, Dallas Plastic Surgeon)
I perform flank liposuction with most of my tummy tucks and frequently add back liposuction as well. (Julian Gordon, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy tuck and liposuction are frequently performed together with out any problem. It would be unusual in my practice not to perform laser liposuction of the love handles and back at the same time as a tummy tuck. It results in a more sculpted appearance. (Justin Yovino, MD, FACS, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon)