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Friday, August 15, 2008

What is a Belt Lipectomy?

Frequently patients presenting for tummy tuck surgery for removal of excess skin of the abdomen will have marked skin redundancy involving the hips and back. This is often seen in patients after severe weight loss or bariatric surgery. When there is significant fat present and good skin elasticity, liposuction may be combined with the tummy tuck. However in most patients of this type a belt lipectomy is often indicated for an optimal result. In this procedure the tummy tuck excision is extended completely around the back as a belt. Recovery is very similar to a tummy tuck alone.

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