LipoTuck™ In Houston

A traditional tuck fails to address the upper abdomen, hips, and love handles. Patients undergoing this procedure frequently have residual upper abdomen, pubic, and bra bulges. These patients lack waistline curves and often seek liposuction later to correct what should have been addressed the first time. By perfectly combining lipo and tuck, LipoTuck™ offers a one-stage solution for body contouring.

That depends on whether your abdominal skin is hanging. If there is any loose skin, liposuction makes the condition worse. Skin laxity usually results from rapid or severe weight loss (commonly seen after weight loss procedures such as Lap Band or gastric bypass) or stretch marks (frequently seen after pregnancy). During your consultation, Dr. Ahmadi can tell you if liposuction is all you need.

Pulling the skin and tightening the abdominal muscles are uncomfortable. However, all patients receive adequate pain medication to ensure they are comfortable after surgery.

In general, the pain is less than in a C-section. Most patients take a few days of pain medication and stop. They commonly report being “tight” which resolves after a few days. Keep in mind that everyone has a different threshold for pain.

After recovery, your scar will end up as a thin line along the bottom of your abdomen. The incision length depends on how far back the skin laxity extends. If the skin only hangs in the front, the incision will also be limited to the front. The good news is that the incision is placed low so it can be covered by underwear. During recovery, ointments, injections, and silicone sheets will keep the scar flat and thin. However, the quality of the scar varies from patient to patient. Following all of Dr. Ahmadi’s instructions is essential for the best results.

In most cases for patients with a C-section scar, it will be removed leaving you with a new scar. If you get keloids very easily, there are ways to prevent them during and after surgery. Dr. Ahmadi will monitor and watch closely, so the scars don’t form keloids.

Dr. Ahmadi will have you return for a follow-up appointment the next day and a few more check-ups over the next few months. Around six weeks post-surgery, we will take photos of you for comparison.

We encourage you to talk to previous patients and ask questions, obtain information about their experience, and address any concerns. After your consultation, a list of patients can be given to you upon request.

We can start with a virtual consultation and do an in-office visit later. If you decide to proceed with the surgery, we ask you to stay in town for a few days. We have special pricing set up with local hotels.

Maybe not, but please call our office and ask one of our coordinators for recommendations. Dr. Ahmadi will recommend losing weight before your LipoTuck™ if necessary to achieve optimal results. Performing LipoTuck™ on a “loose abdomen” compared to a “tight abdomen” produces significantly better results.

Our nurse is available for emergency questions and concerns after hours.

Suppose you are planning on becoming pregnant in the near future. In that case, we recommend you postpone your surgery until after pregnancy since the abdominal muscles can expand, and the skin will be stretched during pregnancy.