Combining abdominoplasty, or a tummy tuck, with liposuction is a common technique plastic surgeons use to address both loose skin and stubborn pockets of fat with a single procedure. While abdominoplasty addresses loose skin, liposuction treats pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
Dr. Koneru has refined this technique to deliver versatile results with reduced recovery time. If you are interested in liposuction-assisted abdominoplasty in San Antonio, get in touch with us at Advanced Concepts in Plastic Surgery today.
Both abdominoplasty and liposuction are procedures that contour the stomach area, but they work differently. Using suction to remove pockets of stubborn fat, liposuction is helpful for getting rid of love handles, belly fat, and back rolls, but it cannot treat muscle laxity or excess skin. Meanwhile, an abdominoplasty removes excess skin and tightens separated or loose abdominal muscles to achieve a smooth appearance in this area.
Using liposuction in combination with abdominoplasty is popular with our San Antonio patients as it involves targeting stubborn areas of fat, excess skin, and separated muscles all at once. During the procedure, we first suction excess fat from your abdomen before trimming excess skin, redraping the skin, and suturing your incisions shut.
There are a variety of advantages for patients in San Antonio who undergo a liposuction-assisted tummy tuck. Given that Dr. Koneru will address loose skin, muscles in need of repair, and exercise-resistant fat simultaneously, the combined procedure will significantly enhance your body contouring results.
Additionally, the combined procedure involves only a single surgery, meaning you would not have to deal with multiple recovery periods. Undergoing a single procedure will significantly minimize the interruption to your daily life.
Combining these two procedures is also beneficial because we use a special suturing technique to avoid the need for post-surgical drains. Without messy and uncomfortable drains, your recovery period is likely to be much more relaxed with less discomfort.
At our San Antonio clinic, Dr. Koneru will work closely with you to determine if liposuction-assisted abdominoplasty is a good fit for your unique needs. Importantly, the procedure is not designed for weight loss, and you should be at or close to your ideal weight. You should also be in good overall health, a nonsmoker, and have realistic expectations about what the surgery could accomplish.
Combining liposuction with abdominoplasty may be particularly beneficial if you have lost weight or been pregnant and now have loose skin or unevenly distributed fat.
This procedure may not be the best fit if you have cardiopulmonary disease, poorly controlled diabetes, or a blood clotting disorder. If you plan to become pregnant or lose weight in the future, it may be best to delay the procedure.
Combining liposuction with a tummy tuck can enhance the results of body contouring surgery, allowing you to enjoy your ideal figure while avoiding multiple surgeries and recovery times.
If you are interested in liposuction-assisted abdominoplasty in San Antonio, schedule an appointment with us at Advanced Concepts in Plastic Surgery today. During your personalized consultation with Dr. Koneru, we will determine how the procedure will address your one-of-a-kind needs and help you feel more confident.
