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I am an African-American female considering liposuction. I have fat deposits in back...

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I am an African-American female considering liposuction. I have fat deposits in back so I'm considering liposuctioning of the back/abdomen and thighs (inner/outer). Can I have all of these procedures performed at the same time? What about scarring e.g. keloids; would this type of procedure leave large unsightly scars? If not, which ones should I do first?

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Lipoplasty (liposuction) of these areas can be done as a single procedure as long as the amount of fat is not excessive. If there is massive fat excess, then multiple procedures may be needed. Although some plastic surgeons perform large-volume liposuction, in which massive amounts of fat are removed in one operative session, other surgeons (including myself) do not take this approach. The incisions required for lipoplasty are quite small; however if you have a tendency to form keloids, this can certainly happen following any surgical procedure. You should also be aware that if you have excess skin in areas such as the abdomen, lipoplasty alone will not correct this. In such case, a tummy tuck, which requires a larger incision, may also be necessary at a later date.