DeLuca CoreComplete™ Abdominal Contouring in Albany NY
One System. Three Levels. The Right Amount of Surgery.
Fat, loose skin and abdominal-wall weakness require different solutions.
DeLuca CoreComplete™ is an anatomy-based abdominal-contouring system. Instead of treating every abdominal bulge the same way, it identifies whether the problem comes from localized fat, loose skin, abdominal-wall separation—or a combination—then selects the least extensive level that fully addresses it.
Lipo 360
Power-assisted liposuction without skin removal or plication for circumferential fat contouring when skin elasticity is good.
Liposuction + skin removal
Power-assisted liposuction with mini, full or extended skin removal, without abdominal-wall plication.
Liposuction + skin removal + plication
Adds abdominal-wall repair when weakness or rectus separation contributes to the bulge.
How The Level Is Chosen
The diagnosis comes before the procedure name.
Fat
Localized fullness around the abdomen, waist, flanks and back may respond to CoreComplete 1 Lipo 360 when skin tone is sufficient.
Skin
Stretched or overhanging skin requires excision. CoreComplete 2 adds skin removal with a mini, full or extended reach.
Structure
When abdominal-wall weakness or rectus separation contributes to the contour, CoreComplete 3 adds plication.
The number describes treatment scope—not quality. CoreComplete 3 is not automatically better than CoreComplete 1 or 2. The right level is the one that matches the anatomy.
Compare Similar Options
Sono Bello AbEX™ vs. DeLuca CoreComplete™.
Sono Bello presents AbEX as a tummy-tuck alternative combining liposuction with excess-skin removal while the patient is awake under local anesthesia. The closest DeLuca comparison is CoreComplete 2 because both combine fat contouring and skin removal without plication. CoreComplete 3 adds structural repair when the abdominal wall also needs correction.
| What to compare | Sono Bello AbEX™ | CoreComplete 2™ | CoreComplete 3™ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procedure | Micro-laser liposuction combined with removal of excess abdominal skin. | Power-assisted liposuction plus individualized skin removal, without plication. | Power-assisted liposuction plus individualized skin removal and abdominal-wall plication. |
| Skin-removal reach | Described as excess-skin removal; the exact pattern and reach depend on the treatment plan. | Mini, full or extended based on the location and amount of laxity. | Mini, full or extended based on the location and amount of laxity. |
| Muscle plication | Sono Bello states that AbEX does not repair abdominal muscles. | Not included. The abdominal wall is evaluated, but plication is omitted when repair is unnecessary or not desired. | Included when indicated to improve contour from abdominal-wall weakness or rectus separation. |
| Anesthesia | Performed awake under injected local anesthesia according to Sono Bello. Individual experiences with injections, pressure, movement and anxiety vary. | An awake option using local anesthesia with sedation or an asleep option combining local and general anesthesia, tailored to comfort, anxiety, medical needs and procedure scope. | Typically performed under general anesthesia with local anesthesia for surgical-site comfort. |
| Recovery | Sono Bello advertises light activity within 5–10 days and describes return to normal exercise at approximately 4–6 weeks on its Mommy Makeover page. | Many patients resume desk work or light activity within days and return to exercise, including lifting, within approximately 2–3 weeks when cleared. | Many patients resume desk work or light activity within days. Abdominal-wall repair generally requires protection from strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for approximately eight weeks. |
| May fit when | The goal is fat reduction with limited skin removal and no muscle repair, using an awake local-anesthesia model. | Meaningful skin removal and circumferential contouring are needed without plication. | Loose skin and fat are accompanied by abdominal-wall weakness or muscle separation requiring structural repair. |
Comparison based on Sono Bello’s publicly available Mommy Makeover and AbEX descriptions accessed July 20, 2026. Procedure details, anesthesia, recovery, risks and results vary. AbEX™ and Sono Bello® are trademarks of their respective owner. DeLuca Plastic Surgery is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sono Bello.
Choose Your Path
Continue with the procedure that matches what needs correction.
Good skin elasticity, no skin removal
CoreComplete 1™ Lipo 360
Focus on circumferential fat contouring, candidacy, anesthesia and liposuction recovery.
Visit the CoreComplete 1 page →Loose skin without muscle repair
CoreComplete 2™ Tummy Tuck
Learn about mini, full and extended skin removal with power-assisted liposuction.
Visit the tummy-tuck page →Loose skin with muscle separation
CoreComplete 3™ Tummy Tuck
Learn how plication adds structural correction to skin removal and contouring.
Visit the tummy-tuck page →CoreComplete FAQ
Common questions about the CoreComplete™ system.
What is the DeLuca CoreComplete™ system?
DeLuca CoreComplete™ is an anatomy-based abdominal-contouring system. It evaluates localized fat, loose skin and abdominal-wall structure, then matches the treatment level to the tissues that actually need correction.
What is the difference between CoreComplete 1, 2 and 3?
CoreComplete 1 is Lipo 360 without skin removal or plication. CoreComplete 2 combines power-assisted liposuction with skin removal, without plication. CoreComplete 3 includes liposuction and skin removal plus abdominal-wall plication when structural repair is indicated.
How is my CoreComplete level selected?
Your surgeon evaluates fat distribution, skin elasticity and laxity, abdominal-wall weakness or rectus separation, medical history and goals. The recommended level is the least extensive option expected to address the findings completely.
Is CoreComplete 1 a tummy tuck?
No. CoreComplete 1 is the liposuction-only pathway. CoreComplete 2 and 3 are the tummy-tuck pathways because they include skin removal.
What do mini, full and extended mean?
Mini, full and extended describe the anatomical reach of skin removal within CoreComplete 2 or 3. They do not replace the numbered CoreComplete level.
Does every tummy tuck require muscle plication?
No. CoreComplete 2 intentionally omits plication when abdominal-wall repair is unnecessary or not desired. CoreComplete 3 adds plication when weakness or muscle separation contributes to the contour.
How does CoreComplete 2 compare with Sono Bello AbEX™?
Both combine fat contouring with skin removal and omit abdominal-wall plication. CoreComplete 2 uses power-assisted liposuction with an individualized mini, full or extended skin-removal plan and offers awake or asleep anesthesia pathways tailored to the patient and procedure.
Can my CoreComplete recommendation change after an in-person examination?
Yes. Photographs can help begin the discussion, but skin quality, tissue mobility and abdominal-wall structure are assessed more completely during an in-person examination. The final recommendation may change after that evaluation.
Where can I learn about recovery, pricing and results for each level?
Detailed CoreComplete 1 information is available on the Lipo 360 page. Detailed CoreComplete 2 and 3 information is available on the tummy-tuck page.
