Busting one of the biggest myths in body contouring, this episode of Plastic Surgery Untold dives into the modern mommy makeover. Dr. Franco is joined by Dr. Reis and Dr. Weinfeld to unpack why liposuction and tummy tucks aren't an either/or decision, and how a truly modern abdominoplasty is about sculpting a natural, three-dimensional shape rather than just a flat abdomen.

Far from being unsafe, combining the two has been refined over more than a decade of technique and training. Done properly, it protects blood supply, reduces complications, and takes results from good to exceptional.

In this episode, we cover:

Why the belief that you can't combine liposuction with a tummy tuck is a myth
How liposculpting creates natural contours and definition instead of a flat, "operated" look
The biggest telltale signs of a tummy tuck and how to avoid them
How power-assisted and ultrasound-assisted liposuction have elevated modern results
The role of post-operative care, from lymphatic massage to compression garments

The big takeaway: a modern tummy tuck almost always involves liposuction. The two go hand in hand, like peanut butter and jelly, and in the right hands, that combination is what separates a great result from an excellent one.