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Any Doctors Who Do Hybrid Tummy Tuck in the Maryland Area?

asked 11 months ago by Megan7142
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Question viewed 144 times
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6 answers to Any Doctors Who Do Hybrid Tummy Tuck in the Maryland Area?

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Hybrid tummy tuck

A hybrid tummy tuck is not a mini tuck. A mini tuck tightens only up to the umbilicus. The hybrid tummy tuck is a short incision tummy tuck which tightens all the way to the xiphoid. It is not easy to perform, and often requires an endoscope, especially if the umbilicus is left intact. The hybrid tummy tuck is not for patients who have a lot of excess skin above the umbilicus, not for patients who have a lot of excess skin below the umbilicus, but rather for women... more
Brent Moelleken, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.drbrent.com

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Tummy Tuck in the Maryland Area

The ASPS website would be a good starting point for qualified board certified plastic surgeons in your area. Consult with 3 - 4 surgeons to understand your options.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Hybrid tummy tuck

I do not know anyone in the Maryland area, as my practice is Chicago based. However, the patilent that is a good candidated for this procedure will get an excellent result. If there is too much skin redundancy a more aggresive approach may be needed. Hope this helps.
Rodger Wade Pielet, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Hybrid Abdominoplasty

It would be helpful if you post pictures so we can give you more specific advice on which procedure would be best for you. Most patient require a traditional abdominoplasty to achieve the best result. However, some patient have minimally loose skin below the umbilicus (belly button) but have a rectus diastasis (separation of the rectus muscles). In these patients, a shorter incision can be made at the level of a traditional tummy tuck incision and the muscles tightened... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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Hybrid Tummy Tuck

Hi Megan A Hybrid Tummy Tuck is a procedure for a small subset of patients who have muscle separation above as well as below the belly button, but only have loose skin below the umbilicus. If you have loose skin of the upper abdomen, then this is not the right procedure for you. Short scar tummy tucks are often desired by patients. No one wants more scar than they need. But, doing a short scar when you really need a longer scar is what leads to Dog ears. The... more
Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

DiscoverTheBeauty.com

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Hybrid tummy tuck is great for women who need muscle tightening, but don't have a lot of loose skin

Thank you for your question. A hybrid tummy tuck is basically a mini-tummy tuck. This removes a small amount of excess skin and tightens the abdominal muscles without a long scar. In fact, the scar is about as long as a C-section scar. The recovery takes about 7-10 days with pain will controlled by narcotic pain pills. I'm located not too far from you in Lutherville, Maryland. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Kind regards... more
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.BaltimorePlasticSurgery.com

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