Is it safe to have liposuction and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure at the same time?
This is an important question that I receive quite often from patients who may wish to combine treatment of the abdomen, flanks, and hips during a single procedure. While combining the two procedures can produce dramatic results, the major consideration is to combine them safely and minimize risk to the patient.
So, what are the risks of a combined procedure?
The overall health of the patient as a whole is important, taking into account their age and other risk factors. A surgeon might perform liposuction in several areas in a young, healthy patient at the time of abdominoplasty. In older patients with […]