Improving Tummy Tuck Results with Lipoabdominoplasty
When performed as a standalone procedure, abdominoplasty (a.k.a., tummy tuck) can be incredibly transformative. The procedure is designed to treat excess belly fat, loose skin and weakened/separated muscles along the abdominal wall.
Dr. Alexander Ereso, plastic surgeon in Mountain View, can improve upon the results of traditional tummy tuck by incorporating advanced liposuction techniques. This combination approach is known as lipoabdominoplasty, and produces an even sleeker and sexier looking body.
What Tummy Tuck Will Accomplish
Before we address the benefits of the combination approach, let’s remember what tummy tuck will accomplish on its own:
- Remove surplus fat to reduce abdominal protrusion
- Repair separated or weakened abdominal muscles
- Remove loose skin
- Tighten the remaining skin
- Relocate the navel to a higher position on the abdomen
Tummy tuck is often requested by two types of patients: individuals that have lost a lot of weight but are left with a saggy or protruding belly, and women that have stretched skin and muscles from pregnancy.
More about Lipoabdominoplasty
Lipoabdominoplasty will produce results that are vastly superior to those achieved by traditional tummy tuck. It is designed for those that are deemed to be good candidates and desire dramatic improvement in the stomach, hip and flank area.
In the first stage of the operation, Dr. Ereso will perform tummy tuck as normal. This involves making a horizontal incision from hipbone to hipbone right above the pubic area. Through the incision, the surgeon will remove fatty tissue and skin. He will repair the abdominal muscles, stitching them together into an internal corset.
During lipoabdominoplasty, the surgeon will continue with the operation with additional steps. He will use advanced liposuction techniques to remove excess fat from the flanks, hips and lower back. This gives the entire area a more sculpted, attractive shape. The mid- to lower body will look firmer, flatter and sexier.
Patients that seek a comprehensive body transformation may opt to include another procedure, depending on their personal cosmetic goals. Some women choose to have breast lift or breast augmentation. Men with excessive breast tissue may be interested in male breast reduction. Our surgeon will work with every patient on an individual basis to develop a customized surgical plan.
Contact Our Practice
For more information about lipoabdominoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction or another plastic surgery procedure of your choice, please contact the practice of Dr. Alexander Ereso. Call (650) 964-6600 to make an appointment.
