*Results vary
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) after weight loss, combined with ultrasound-assisted suction lipectomy (VASER liposuction).
Indication for Surgery
- Background: Female patient, 55 years old, mother of three children.
- Weight changes: Lost 12–14 kg over 12 months.
- Anthropometrics: Height 168 cm; current weight 60 kg.
- BMI change: Reduced from 27 to 22.
- Abdominal wall findings: No diastasis recti (rectus abdominis muscle separation) detected.
Operation Performed
- Abdominoplasty
- Ultrasound-assisted suction lipectomy (VASER liposuction).
- Adipose tissue removed: 460 ml.
- Skin excision: Right side 200 g; Left side 207 g.
Follow-Up Imaging
- 5 months post-operative.
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This gallery shows abdominoplasty post-weight loss before and after videos and photos. Dr Bernard uses VASER suction-assisted lipectomy (liposuction) with all his abdominoplasty surgeries.
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