Larger Volume of Fat Removal
During a traditional Tummy Tuck, there is usually only a small amount of liposuction performed. This is because when the muscles are exposed for the muscle repair, there is disruption of the blood supply to the abdominal skin. Liposuction can further damage the blood supply, increasing the risk of healing complications, which is the reason why liposuction is very limited during a Tummy Tuck.
However, since there is no muscle repair during the Smooth Tuck®, the abdominal skin blood supply is completely protected, allowing more aggressive liposuction of the entire abdomen and flanks. On average, two to three liters of fat are removed from the abdomen, flanks, and bra rolls during a Smooth Tuck®.
Compare this amount to about one half to one liter removed during a standard tummy tuck. Unlike the tummy tuck, the ability to remove large quantities of fat safely during a Smooth Tuck® allows Dr. Schulman to perform the procedure on patients with moderate to severe abdominal fat, who would be considered poor candidates for a traditional Tummy Tuck.