Adding Liposuction to your Abdominoplasty…

When you sit down with your plastic surgeon to discuss your body contouring goals, you may want to ask him or her about the possibility of adding liposuction to your “tummy tuck”. For many men and women, a combination liposuction plus abdominoplasty can create enhanced results that meet or exceed expectations.
 
If you’re still on the fence about whether you should opt for a combination body contouring procedure, gathering as much useful information as possible can help you make the best decision for your individual situation.
 

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.
 

The benefits of including liposuction with 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.
 
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.
 

Choosing a plastic surgeon for your body contouring procedure

 
If you’re considering a combination body contouring procedure, make sure you schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Baroody- a board-certified plastic surgeon in Danbury, CT. Call us today to schedule! 203-790-5700

 

 

 

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