Liposuction-Abdomen & Waist

The optimum abdominal contour may be achieved with either liposuction alone or in combination with tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Liposuction alone is ideal for candidates who have good skin tone, and want to get rid of the fat deposits in any area of the body that is resistant to diet and exercise. Three to six incisions, all less then 1cm and hidden in the pubic and belly button areas, are required for the liposuction. Both ultrasound assisted (UAL) and suction assisted liposuction (SAL) are used for body contouring.

For patients with poor skin tone or skin wrinkle which is commonly seen after pregnancy or massive weight loss, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with or without liposuction might be ideal. This procedure removes excess skin and fat from the abdominal area. Such patients may also have loosening or diastases of their abdominal wall which is commonly seen as a bulge especially in their lower abdomen; this may also be treated during abdominoplasty with tightening of the abdominal muscles and wall. Abdominoplasty dramatically reduces the appearance of protruding abdomen and helps create a slimmer waist. The scar from the abdominoplasty is hidden in the bikini line and can be of varying length with the longest being from hip to hip.