Is there such a thing as an endoscopic tummy tuck?

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A: Endoscopic Tummy Tuck while a great idea, doesn't tighten skin nor removes fat

By Tammy Wu, MD - Modesto Plastic Surgeon

I work with another surgeon in my practice who has a General Surgery practice and is always gung ho about doing things with a scope (he does a lot of laparoscopic surgeries). We have discussed the possibility of doing "endoscopic tummy tucks" but we believe that this is best reserved for... more

A: Endoscopic tummy tucks (abdominoplasty)

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Yes. In fact there are several different types of endoscopic tummy tuck: Endocorporeal Endoscopic Tummy Tuck (laparoscopic technique) Subcutaneous Endoscopic Tmmy Tuck In the former the muscle is tightened from inside the peritoneal cavity whereas in the latter it is tightened beneath the skin, In both... more

A: Hybrid tummy tuck(TM) vs endoscopic tummy tuck

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

When ladies have had very fit pregnancies, they often have only loose fascias and a separation of the muscles but no significant skin looseness. We have developed a tummy tuck called the hybrid tummy tuck(TM) which involves a C-section type incision in the very lower abdomen. When women have C-section... more

A: Most think the endoscopic tummy tuck is not worth doing

By Michael A. Bogdan, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Technically, an endoscopic tummy tuck exists, and I have done a few. It is done for people who really want to minimize the scar on the abdomen, and just want muscular tightening. From a surgical standpoint, the operation takes about the same time as a traditional tummy tuck, and therefore the... more

A: Endoscoping Tummy Tuck is okay, with limitations

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Endoscopic tummy tuck indicates a tummy tuck through a small scar using special equipment. The only thing that can't really be done well this way is skin tightening. If the muscular repair is the most important part and a mild-moderate degree will do, then you can have one of these. Most patients... more

A: Unlike Santa, Endoscopic Tummy Tucks do exist!

By Steven Teitelbaum, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

The endoscopic tummy tuck indeed exists. You probably can't find much about it because there are few patients for whom this is an effective procedure, and most of the patients suitable for this procedure are actually men. A standard tummy tuck removes and tightens skin, tightens muscle, and removes some fat... more