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Liposuction with Tummy Tuck (Lipo‑Abdominoplasty): Procedure, Benefits & Recovery

Combined Lipo‑Abdominoplasty: What It Entails

A lipo‑tummy tuck merges liposuction of the abdomen/flanks with traditional abdominoplasty (skin excision + muscle repair) for comprehensive mid‑body reshaping.

Surgical Steps

  1. Anesthesia: General.
  2. Incision: Low transverse (bikini line) + possible periumbilical incision.
  3. Liposuction: Flanks, upper/lower abdomen, back—sculpts transitions.
  4. Muscle plication: Rectus diastasis repaired with permanent sutures.
  5. Skin excision: Redundant skin removed; umbilicus repositioned.
  6. Closure: Layered sutures; drains placed.
  7. Garment: Abdominal binder/compression garment.

Benefits

  • Flatter, tighter abdomen with defined waistline
  • Corrected muscle separation (diastasis recti)
  • Removal of stretch‑marked skin below navel
  • Improved contour of flanks and back
  • Single recovery for two procedures

Recovery Highlights

  • 1‑2 nights facility stay (often outpatient for mini‑tuck).
  • Drains 1‑2 weeks; garment 6‑8 weeks.
  • Light walking immediately; no core exercise 6 weeks.
  • Final results at 6‑12 months.

Risks

Seroma, wound healing delay, asymmetry, DVT, anesthesia complications. Higher BMI increases risks. Thorough pre‑op optimization (weight stability, smoking cessation, nutrition) is crucial.

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