At Envision Cosmetic Surgery, dual board-certified Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Dunkley has nearly two decades of experience helping patients improve their body contours through personalized surgical plans. Serving Salt Lake City and beyond, the practice prioritizes education, safety, and results that complement each patient’s natural proportions.
What Liposuction Can Address
Liposuction is designed to suction out localized pockets of fat that resist healthy lifestyle efforts. During the procedure, Dr. Dunkley uses a thin tube (a cannula) to break up and remove fat from targeted areas.
Liposuction may be appropriate when you:
- Are near a stable, healthy weight
- Have good skin elasticity
- Have isolated areas of excess fat
- Do not have significant loose skin
- Want more definition through the abdomen or waist
Liposuction can improve contour, but it does not remove substantial excess skin or repair separated abdominal muscles.
What a Tummy Tuck Can Address
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes loose abdominal skin and can tighten weakened or separated muscles. It is often considered after pregnancy, significant weight loss, or age-related changes have left the abdomen stretched or lax.
A tummy tuck may be more appropriate when you have:
- Loose or hanging abdominal skin
- Separated abdominal muscles
- A lower abdominal bulge
- Stretch marks located on the removable skin
- Concerns that cannot be corrected with fat removal alone
Because a tummy tuck is more extensive than liposuction, it generally requires a longer recovery period.
Combining Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Surgery
Some patients benefit from combining the procedures. A tummy tuck can eliminate loose skin and tighten the abdominal wall, while liposuction can refine nearby areas such as the waist, flanks, or upper abdomen.
The best approach depends on your anatomy, skin quality, muscle condition, and desired outcome.
Choose the Right Abdominal Contouring Procedure in Salt Lake City, UT
A personalized consultation is the most reliable way to determine whether liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, or both will help you achieve your goals. Call Envision Cosmetic Surgery today at 801-268-2650 to schedule your consultation.
