Is liposuction of the upper abdomen during a full tummy tuck with hernia repair possible?
Asked 2014-01-15
Can I have liposuction of the upper abdomen during a full tummy tuck with hernia repair?
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Can I have liposuction of the upper abdomen during a full tummy tuck with hernia repair?
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Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) should include defatting of the upper abdomen if necessary, and this can be done either with liposuction or by direct excision during the procedure.