A reverse abdominoplasty is performed to treat laxity of...

Steven Wallach, M.D. answers: What is a reverse abdominoplasty?

is it a way to improve a tummy tuck?  confused!


Steven Wallach, MD
16 months ago
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

A reverse abdominoplasty is performed to treat laxity of tissues in the upper abdomen. The incisions are usually placed in the breast folds so that they are pretty well hidden. This is sometimes performed on patients that have had a previous abdominoplasty but still have upper abdominal laxity.

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