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Tummy Tuck
Are Hip Bulges or Muffin Top Common After a Full Tummy Tuck?
The issue is tummy tuck or abdominoplasty addresses the anterior area of the abdomen -- not the sides. This means that the improvement on the abdomen can actually highlight the problem with the hips.
Typically, in our San Francisco area offices, we address this issue and discuss ways to treat it either at the same time or at a second surgery. The most common way we improve the flanks is with liposuction.
Be sure to talk to your plastic surgeon about the entire mid section to avoid the muffin top problem!
Clinical Context
Liposuction is a surgical body contouring procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits resistant to diet and exercise. Modern techniques include tumescent liposuction, power-assisted liposuction (PAL), and ultrasound-assisted liposuction (VASER). Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure — it is a contouring tool for shaping the body.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon for any cosmetic procedure.
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