Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction

Q: What is the difference between liposuction and a tummy tuck?

A: Liposuction is used to remove localized areas of fat. A tummy tuck on the other hand is used to reduce the amount of loose skin in the abdomen area. Typically, the need for this develops following child birth.

Recently, there have been studies showing that combining these two treatments into a procedure called "LipoAbdominoplasty" may yield the best results.

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Dr. Bill Adams is a greater Boston area board certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience in the field.

Comments

[nicole traub]

Hello,
Can you please tell me the typical down-time for liposuction of the hips, thighs and inner knees?

I have a one-year old and a two-year old that I have to chase around quite a bit. I also work one half-shift a week as an ER RN. Will I need to take a significant amount of time off from work.

I'm sure it depends on the amount of fat taken out. To give you an idea, I'm 5'3 1/2 and weigh 125# with most of my extra weight below the waist.

Thanks in advance for your time.
Nicole Traub

[Kay]

I had a threadlift done and there are indentations on my face. Can these be corrected? What procedure should I use or should I just have the threads removed?

[irma babb]

Hello,
I am very interested in lipoabdominoplasty and am researching in getting this procedure done.
Do you and your staff do this procedure at the Adams Center?
IF so, please contact me with more information on this procedure.