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During a full abdominoplasty, is the upper abdomen worked on as well or just the lower?

During a full abdominoplasty, is the upper abdomen worked on as well or just the lower?

During a full abdominoplasty, is the upper abdomen worked on as well or just the lower?

Q: Does a full abdominoplasty include liposuction to the upper abdomen, lower and flanks? Or does it just depend on the surgeons particular preference?

During a full tummy tuck, the entire abdomen is addressed from the rib cage to the pubic bone. During a full abdominoplasty I loosen the tummy skin all the way up to the chest. The abdominal muscles are tightened and loose skin is removed. I generally save the existing belly button. Most of my patients who need a full tummy tuck desire liposuction as well and I usually combine these procedures. It is not uncommon for many of my tummy tuck patients to add on additional procedures like liposuction elsewhere, breast procedures or a Brazilian Butt Lift, as well!