Patient Details
This 43-year-old patient wanted to restore a flatter, firmer abdomen and improve her waistline after developing excess abdominal skin, abdominal wall laxity, and stubborn fat along the flanks. Despite her efforts, these concerns could not be corrected with diet and exercise alone. She also desired improved breast proportion and underwent breast reduction during the same operation.
Dr. Mihail Climov performed an extended abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) combined with flank liposuction to address the entire midsection. The tummy tuck removed excess skin and tightened the abdominal wall, while liposuction sculpted the flanks to create a smoother transition from the waist to the hips. Treating these areas together creates a more natural, balanced silhouette than a tummy tuck alone.
At 3 months after surgery, she is already enjoying a flatter abdomen, improved waist definition, and a more contoured figure. Her results will continue to refine as swelling resolves and the scars mature over the coming months.
Procedures Performed
Why Combine a Tummy Tuck with Flank Liposuction?
A tummy tuck addresses loose skin and weakened abdominal muscles, but it does not remove fat from the sides of the waist. By combining abdominoplasty with flank liposuction, the waist is sculpted circumferentially, creating a slimmer, more defined contour and enhancing the overall result. This combination is one of the most effective ways to restore a youthful abdominal profile and improve body proportions.
Benefits
Individual results may vary. Final results continue to improve throughout the first year following surgery.
