Parker Tummy Tuck Patient 9**

About This Patient

This 38 year old patient, referred to Dr. Parker by a friend, presented with multiple concerns. She was bothered by her sagging abdominal skin, drooping breasts and loss of waistline. She is 5’4″ tall and weighs 144 pounds. The patient smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day. Dr. Parker performed lipoabdominoplasty, SAFE liposuction of the hips and augmentation mastopexy all at one surgery. Though the patient had tried to stop smoking before surgery, this proved difficult for her. Armed with this knowledge, Dr. Parker modified his procedures accordingly. The patient recovered quickly without any complications, whatsoever. She is delighted with her appearance in all areas following surgery. Dr. Parker attributes the excellent, uncomplicated abdominal result in this patient with a smoking history to the principles followed with lipoabdominoplasty.