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Abdominal LiposuctionLiposuction of the abdomen is probably the most common type of lipoplasty surgery. Abdominal liposuction may be done separately or as part of a more complex plastic surgery treatment involving tummy tuck or body lift. However, if both tummy tuck and liposuction are required, it is typically safer to separate the operation into two separate surgical procedures. First, have the abdominal liposuction, then - after 2-3 months - have the skin-excision part of the tummy-tuck. In many cases, patients are sufficiently satisfied with the liposuction alone, that they cancel the abdominoplasty. After Weight LossPatients for abdominal lipoplasty include formerly obese individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery and subsequent massive weight loss. In such cases, liposuction of the abdomen to remove stubborn fat residues can produce significant cosmetic benefits and better body contouring. Abdominoplasty vs. LipoplastyLiposuction does not help to tighten muscles or remove excess skin. Thus, as a rule, patients with slack muscles, or more fibrous fat, or loose skin, or very deep layers of fat are advised to have tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Patients with excess fat only, especially subcutaneous fat, are better advised to have abdominal lipoplasty. Tumescent Lipoplasty SafestAs tumescent liposuction surgeons use smaller cannulas (microcannulas), they need more time to complete the surgery. However, microcannulas are associated with less post-operative soreness, and allow a smoother skin finish and better body contouring. Also, smaller cannulas permit the use of smaller and more incisions, allowing better cross-suctioning for better cosmetic results. Lastly, because the incisions are smaller, they do not need to be closed by stitches. And when incisions are closed with stitches, fluid may be trapped under the skin causing swelling, and increased soreness. Best Type of Liposuction on AbdomenOf all the different methods of lipoplasty, tumescent liposuction under local anesthesia typically produces the least blood loss, least bruising, least infection and the lowest level of post-operative pain. Non tumescent liposculpture performed under general anesthesia produces more post-operative pain and discomfort. This is because surgeons who use general anesthesia use less tumescent local anesthesia, use larger cannulae and close surgical incisions with sutures. Excessive Fat Removal from AbdomenThe goal of abdominal lipoplasty is not to remove the maximum amount of fat tissue. The goal is to produce the best-looking "natural" skin contour. Suctioning too much fat can be a health risk as well as cosmetically unattractive. Bariatric Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss |