Abdominoplasty, liposuction or liposculpture: Which one do I need?

Abdominoplasty vs Liposculpture, which one do I need?

The objective of both surgeries is similar, since they influence the body contour. But, each one has peculiarities that define its objective.
Abdominoplasty is the surgery that corrects sagging or excess skin on the abdomen and repairs the abdominal wall, a product of previous pregnancies or massive weight loss.

By correcting sagging skin on the abdomen, this surgery leads to a scar in the lower abdomen. This scar could be said to be one of the main drawbacks that patients who wish to have a tummy tuck consider.

Liposculpture or liposuction is surgery to extract fat focused on certain points, and can be transferred to the buttocks to improve the contour.

Liposuction is done using a small cannula, so scarring is minimal.

Abdominoplasty and liposculpture are different surgeries, which together achieve great results

Lipoabdominoplasty is one of the combinations most requested by our patients, since it corrects the area of ​​the abdomen that is often affected due to previous pregnancies or drastic weight changes.

Any patient who presents separation of the abdominal muscles, abdominal apron or sagging and excess fat, is a candidate for a lipoabdominoplasty, and not for liposuction only.

Are you a candidate for a lipoabdominoplasty?

To opt for the combination of abdominoplasty with liposculpture or gluteal lipoinjection you should consider the following:

• Be relatively healthy
• No smoking (agree to stop smoking for at least 30 days before and after surgery)
• Good skin elasticity
• Have real expectations and understand the risks of surgery
• Do not plan pregnancies in the near future
• Accept healing and respect the recovery period

Even if you have read this text and you have found the idea attractive, the ideal is that before making any decision you consult with an experienced plastic surgeon such as Dr. Franklin Peña, to provide you with the information and guidance you need to decide if this it is the ideal procedure in your case.

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