The surgery Tummy tuck and liposuction in one surgery
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) removes excess skin and repairs the abdominal muscles. It is the right surgery when, after pregnancy or major weight loss, there is loose skin, lower-belly stretch marks and separated muscles (diastasis) that no diet or exercise can fix.
Dr. José Daza, a board-certified plastic surgeon, performs lipoabdominoplasty: extensive liposuction of the abdomen and waist and the tummy tuck in the same surgery. Fat, skin and muscle are treated together, with a shorter scar than a traditional tummy tuck and better preservation of the skin’s blood supply and sensation.
When you also want a defined abdomen, the doctor performs lipoabdominoescultura, a term he created: it combines liposuction, the tummy tuck and the internal muscle corset, plus 3D abdominal etching, in a single surgery, on its own or combined with other procedures.
If the excess skin is smaller and limited to the lower belly, a mini tummy tuck may be enough; with no loose skin, liposuction alone. That is why everything starts with a consultation, where the doctor assesses fat, skin and muscle.
A tummy tuck is often combined with fat transfer to the buttocks and hips and breast augmentation or lift. That combination is the Mommy Makeover package.
I operate in certified hospitals with the highest safety standards, because a harmonious result starts with safe surgery. I have experience welcoming patients from other cities and countries: most can fly home 10 to 20 days after surgery.