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| Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) | Liposuction | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | cosmetic-surgery | cosmetic-surgery |
| Cost (USD range) | $3,000–$9,000 | Varies by clinic |
| Average recovery (days) | 28 | 0 |
| Typical sessions | 1 | 0 |
| Complication rate | 10.00% | 2.62% |
| Revision rate | 5.00% | — |
| Anaesthesia | general | — |
| Documented risks | 5 entries | — |
| Registry-listed clinics | 4 clinics | 0 clinics |
Abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the underlying abdominal muscles. It is commonly sought after significant weight loss or pregnancy. Full abdominoplasty involves a hip-to-hip incision and navel repositioning. Mini-abdominoplasty addresses only the area below the navel.
View Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) pageLiposuction, or simply lipo, is a type of fat-removal procedure used in plastic surgery. Evidence does not support an effect on weight beyond a couple of months and does not appear to affect obesity-related problems.
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