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If you want a flatter, sleeker midsection, a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty can help you feel more confident and comfortable in your body. But did you know it can also be combined with other procedures to enhance your overall results? Combining a tummy tuck with other treatments can help with stubborn fat, loose skin, and changes from weight loss or pregnancy. Addressing many areas at once can save you time and lead to more dramatic results, helping you reach your ideal look sooner.


Combine a Tummy Tuck with Liposuction

Liposuction is one of the most common procedures paired with a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck removes extra skin and repairs separated muscles. While liposuction removes stubborn fat that does not go away with diet or exercise. Together, these procedures can create a smoother, more defined waistline.

If your goals go beyond refining fat deposits, a tummy tuck can also address loose skin caused by significant weight loss.

Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss

Rapid weight loss can leave behind loose skin on your belly, arms, thighs, or back. A tummy tuck can be paired with procedures like an arm lift, thigh lift, and/or bra line back lift to remove this excess skin and tighten the areas. Combining these treatments can help you achieve a more even, toned look across your body.

For those with widespread loose skin, a tummy tuck can be part of larger surgeries like after weight-loss body contouring. These procedures tighten and smooth several areas, helping you enjoy the results of your hard work. Combining a tummy tuck with other lifts can help you complete your transformation and feel more comfortable in your daily life.

Tummy Tuck for Moms

A tummy tuck is often a key part of a mommy makeover, which helps restore your body after pregnancy. During a mommy makeover, a tummy tuck can be combined with other procedures to address areas affected by childbirth, such as:

  • Breast Augmentation: Adds volume to your breasts for a fuller, more youthful look
  • Breast Lift: Raises and reshapes sagging breasts to improve their appearance
  • Liposuction: Removes unwanted fat deposits to refine body contours
  • Body Contouring: Addresses loose skin and reshapes areas affected by pregnancy

By combining these procedures, you can achieve a more complete transformation, addressing multiple areas at once. This approach helps improve confidence and provides results that fit your personal goals.


Learn More About Tummy Tuck Options

Combining procedures with a tummy tuck can give you more dramatic and satisfying results. At the San Antonio Plastic Surgery Institute, our board-certified plastic surgeons create customized treatment plans tailored to your needs and goals. Whether you want to address loose skin, stubborn fat, and/or changes caused by pregnancy, we are here to help guide you through every step.

Learn more about how combining a tummy tuck with other procedures can transform your body and help you feel more confident.