Reshape and Contour Your Tummy with Lipo-Abdominoplasty

For many people, the midsection is one of the most frustrating areas to reshape. Even with strict dieting and consistent exercise, stubborn fat, loose skin, and weakened abdominal muscles can persist. Traditional tummy tucks address excess skin and muscle laxity, while liposuction removes targeted fat — but lipo-abdominoplasty combines both techniques for the most complete transformation of the abdomen, waist, and flanks.

At Los Angeles Plastic Surgery, Dr. John Anastasatos specializes in advanced lipo-abdominoplasty techniques that create smooth, sculpted contours and natural-looking results. With decades of experience and international recognition, Dr. Anastasatos provides patients in Beverly Hills and Athens with customized surgical plans that enhance the entire midsection, not just the lower abdomen.

What Is Lipo-Abdominoplasty?

Lipo-abdominoplasty integrates comprehensive liposuction with a traditional abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). The approach allows your surgeon to:

• Remove stubborn fat from the abdomen, waist, and flanks
• Tighten stretched or separated abdominal muscles
• Eliminate loose, hanging skin
• Redefine the waistline
• Create a smoother, flatter, more sculpted midsection

Because liposuction is performed before the skin and muscle tightening, the procedure offers more detailed shaping than a standard tummy tuck alone.

Studies show that adding liposuction to abdominoplasty can improve waist-to-hip ratio and enhance patient satisfaction without increasing complication rates when performed by an experienced surgeon.

Why Combining Liposuction with a Tummy Tuck Offers Better Results

Many patients are surprised to learn that a traditional tummy tuck does not address fat everywhere in the midsection. While it tightens skin and repairs abdominal muscles (rectus diastasis), it is limited in contouring the upper abdomen, waist, and flank areas.

Lipo-abdominoplasty enhances outcomes by:

• Sculpting the entire core: Liposuction removes fat from multiple planes, improving definition.
• Reducing bulges above and below the belly button: This creates a smoother transition between the upper and lower abdomen.
• Narrowing the waistline: Liposuction around the flanks and waist enhances feminine curves or masculine V-shaping.
• Producing a more natural result: The blend of fat reduction with skin tightening avoids the “flat but boxy” appearance seen with some tummy tucks.

Because the tissues are strategically lifted and tightened after liposuction, the results appear harmonious and long-lasting.

Ideal Candidates for Lipo-Abdominoplasty

This technique is beneficial for many patients, including:

• Men and women who have lost significant weight
• Individuals with loose or hanging abdominal skin
• Patients with stubborn fat that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise
• Women experiencing abdominal changes after pregnancy
• Patients seeking a more dramatic contour than a tummy tuck alone can provide

Lipo-abdominoplasty is also a popular component of a Mommy Makeover, helping restore a flatter, tighter abdomen after childbirth.

Dr. John Anastasatos: A Global Leader in Body Contouring

Dr. John Anastasatos is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for his precision, artistry, and dedication to natural results. With more than two decades of experience and specialized training in advanced lipo-abdominoplasty, he has built a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes.

Patients from Los Angeles to Europe trust Dr. Anastasatos for:

• Extensive expertise in complex abdominal contouring
• Customized surgical plans tailored to each patient’s anatomy
• Advanced techniques that enhance safety and recovery
• Consistently beautiful, proportionate, long-lasting results

His practices in Beverly Hills and Athens, Greece, allow patients to access world-class surgical care in two of the most sought-after destinations for cosmetic procedures.

Is Lipo-Abdominoplasty Right for You?

If you have excess fat, loose skin, or weakened abdominal muscles, this combined approach may provide the dramatic improvement you’re seeking. Whether you’ve lost weight, experienced pregnancy changes, or simply want a more sculpted midsection, lipo-abdominoplasty can help restore confidence and redefine your silhouette.

Reshape Your Midsection with Expertise You Can Trust

A flatter, tighter, more contoured abdomen is possible with the right surgical approach. Dr. John Anastasatos and the team at Los Angeles Plastic Surgery are here to guide you through your options and design a plan that fits your goals.

Contact our Beverly Hills or Athens office today to schedule a consultation and learn how lipo-abdominoplasty can reshape your midsection with lasting, natural results.