Who's it for?
For patients with loose skin and separated abdominal muscles who also have localized fat at the waist, flanks or back. Addressing both in one operation allows a more harmonious result than treating only one.
How is it done?
Excess abdominal skin is removed, separated muscles are repaired and liposuction shapes the waist, flanks and back. Liposuction is never performed on the skin that will be repositioned over the abdomen, to protect its circulation and support safe healing. The result is a defined waist and flat abdomen without compromising the skin that shapes the result.
Safety: the limits we respect
Because this is a combined operation, safety is planned from the start. We never remove more than four liters of fat in one procedure and monitor total operating time: if a plan approaches our limit, we prefer two separate operations. We use compression stockings and ask you to walk as soon as possible after surgery.
Does it leave scars?
Yes. The tummy tuck scar is positioned to be covered by underwear or a swimsuit and finishes maturing at around eighteen months. Liposuction incisions are less than 5 millimeters long and leave very subtle scars.
Recovery and anesthesia
Surgery takes three to five hours. Recovery takes two to three weeks, and a compression garment is essential for twelve weeks. The final result is assessed at one year. Surgery is performed under general anesthesia, administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist, after a cardiovascular assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is lipoabdominoplasty?
A tummy tuck combined with liposuction to refine the surrounding contours in a single operation.
Is it liposuction of the entire abdomen?
No. Liposuction treats the surrounding contour, but never the skin being repositioned, to protect its circulation.
Is combining the procedures riskier than having them separately?
It involves more surgical time, so we plan with clear limits on fat removal and operating time, dividing it into two operations if necessary.
Does it leave scars?
A tummy tuck scar positioned beneath the underwear line, which matures at around eighteen months, plus small liposuction scars.
How long does surgery take?
Three to five hours.
How long does recovery take?
Two to three weeks, with a compression garment for twelve weeks.
When can I see the final result?
At one year.