Body BEFORE & AFTER Patient 187: Tummy Tuck with 360 Liposuction
*Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Before & After
A 30-year-old female patient underwent a tummy tuck combined with 360-degree liposuction performed by Dr. Crantford at Crantford Costa Plastic Surgery in Charleston, South Carolina. The patient sought body contouring following changes in her abdominal shape and body proportions. The procedure was designed to remove excess abdominal skin, tighten the abdominal muscles, and sculpt the waistline, back, and flanks through circumferential liposuction. Photos are shown at 1 year post-op.
Because this patient’s results are shown a full year after surgery, these photos offer a rare look at the final, fully matured outcome of a tummy tuck and 360 liposuction combination, after all swelling has resolved, scars have matured, and the treated tissue has completely settled. Circumferential liposuction extends the contouring beyond the abdomen alone, addressing the waist, back, and flanks so the tummy tuck results in a proportionate silhouette from every angle rather than just a flatter front. At 1 year post-op, this patient’s results reflect a durable, well-defined waistline and abdominal contour.
Why do these photos matter more at 1 year post-op than earlier photos?
Tummy tuck and liposuction results continue to change for several months after surgery as swelling resolves and scars mature. Photos taken at 1 year show the true final result rather than an interim stage of healing, giving prospective patients a clearer picture of what to expect long-term.
What does 360 liposuction add to a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck alone primarily addresses the front of the abdomen. Adding circumferential, or 360-degree, liposuction treats the waist, back, and flanks in the same procedure, creating a more balanced, proportionate contour around the entire midsection rather than improvement limited to the front only.
