Are Tummy Tucks Worth It? Abdominal Contouring, Lipo 360, Recovery & More | EP 09

Are tummy tucks actually worth it? What’s the difference between a mini and full tummy tuck? And when is liposuction—not a tummy tuck—the right choice? In Episode 9 of Scalpel and Skin, Dr. Algie Lebraska, a board-certified plastic surgeon, and Mystica Lebraska, a dermatology PA of 16 years, break down abdominal contouring and tummy tuck surgery from a surgeon’s and patient-care perspective.  They explain what actually happens during a tummy tuck, including muscle repair, excess skin removal, belly button reconstruction, liposuction, and abdominal contouring. They also discuss the differences between mini, full, extended, fleur-de-lis, and circumferential tummy tucks, plus what recovery can really be like.    The conversation also gets into lipo 360, CoolSculpting, RF microneedling, muscle-sculpting devices, diastasis recti, drains, and common misconceptions about body contouring—including whether these treatments are actually appropriate for the patient in front of you.   And, of course, they put abdominal contouring through the Scalpel and Skin “Is It Worth It?” test. In this episode: • What a tummy tuck actually does  • Tummy tuck vs. liposuction  • Mini vs. full tummy tuck  • Extended tummy tuck  • Fleur-de-lis tummy tuck  • Circumferential tummy tuck  • Muscle repair and diastasis recti  • Belly button reconstruction  • Tummy tuck recovery  • Lipo 360 and abdominal contouring  • CoolSculpting for the abdomen  • RF microneedling for loose abdominal skin  • Muscle-sculpting devices  • Tummy tuck drains  • Common tummy tuck misconceptions  • Choosing the right procedure for the right patient  • Is abdominal contouring worth it? Because when it comes to aesthetic procedures, it's not just about what you can do. It's about doing the right procedure for the right patient at the right time.  #ScalpelAndSkin #TummyTuck #AbdominalContouring #Lipo360 #PlasticSurgery  Follow Scalpel and Skin Instagram: @scalpelandskinpodcast TikTok: @scalpelandskinpodcast Facebook: Scalpel and Skin Podcast Send us the treatments, trends, or questions you want Dr. Algie and Mistica to break down next. This is Scalpel and Skin. Let’s go!