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Vertical Tummy Tuck vs. Regular Tummy Tuck?
How much would a mommy makeover cost that includes an undereye lift, breast lift and tummy tuck...and can someone please explain to me about the pros and cons of a regular tummy tuck and a vertical one.....can the scars become unoticeable...thanks for any responses
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Vertical tummy tuck
Whether or not you would need a vertical scar depends on how much excess tissue you have.Usually this is done in patients who have lost a tremendous amount of weight.You could do a tummy tuck and breast lift at the same time.the cost again would depend on the degree of surgery you would need.the fee for a lift is around 4000 and the tummy tuck portion4-8 or 9000 depending on the amount of skin to be removed.
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Vertical Tummy Tuck Scar: Improved contour though visible scar
The vertical Tummy Tuck scar is applied to the abdomen with significant excess skin which cannot be removed with just "pulling down" on the abdominal skin, though effectively removed by central excision as well. This would be likened to tightening a corset and then tucking the bottom end into your pants. It is a very powerful procedure which can greatly improve the waistline, though the vertical incision can form a noticeable scar. It is perfect for a patient with a...
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Vertical tummy tuck
I assume the vertical part is in addition to a traditional tummy tuck that leaves a bikini line scar. I rarely use a vertical component unless the patient has had massive weight loss or already has an upper midline scar. If you have an average post partum tummy, I don't think adding a vertical component would be worth the additional scarring.
Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.
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Vertical TT
The vertical scar can be necessary if you have lost much weight and tightening up and down won't improve your waistline. I've done this many times and the scar heals very nicely in the properly selected patient. The eyelids really depend on what you need done for them and the pricing is far too variable to answer in this forum. Good luck!
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Vertical tummy tuck
A 'vertical' tummy tuck is a tummy tuck that has an additional 'vertical' scar. The purpose of this is to tighten the waistine like when you tighten a belt. The tightening involves pulling excess skin from the sides into the middle and the removing the excess. This additional step can have a great effect in the correctly selected patient. It is usually those that lost >100 lb that need this .
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A Mommy Makeover Tummy Tuck Creates Less Scar Than A Massive Weight Loss Tummy Tuck
In the context of a mommy makeover, you likely only need a more conventional tummy tuck where the scar is horizontal. Only in the massive weight loss patient, where the amount of excess skin is considerable, would a modified tummy tuck be used that results in both a horizontal and vertical abdominal scars. (also known as the anchor scar) This amount of scarring is not aceptable or needed for most mommy-type abdominal problems.
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Tummy tuck incisions
Commonly the tummy tuck incision is palced at the pubid level in a transverse fashion. If patients have massive weight loss, I may combine a vertical incision to take away some horizontal laxity.
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Vertical Tummy Tuck vs. "Regular" Tummy Tuck--the best scar winner is . . .
The "regular" or horizontal bikini-line incision has the best scar in virtually all cases. The reason I place "regular" in quotes is that tummy tucks come in different varieties tailored to the patient's individual anatomic needs--a bigger or more stretched tummy in a larger woman may require an "extended abdominoplasty," or a slight bulge just above the pubic area in an otherwise-thin petite woman may require a "mini tummy tuck, and all variations...
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Tummy tuck variations
I will only comment on the vertical tt.
I have never used this technique, as the scar tends to be wide after it heals, it is also imho, inferior quality all around vs. the transverse incision. The transverse incision can be placed so that it is hidden beneath swim suits and underware.
I do a lot of massive weigt loss reconstruction, large, medium, and small, frame people, and have never needed to use this vertical scar.
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Tummy tuck
A vertical tummy tuck is usually for patients who have undergone massive weight loss and are unable to get a tight closure with a routine incision.
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WHAT IS a Vertical Tummy Tuck vs. Regular Tummy Tuck?
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How much would a mommy makeover cost that includes an undereye lift, breast lift and tummy tuck...and can someone please explain to me about the pros and cons of a regular tummy tuck and a vertical one.....can the scars become unoticeable...thanks for any responses"
As we know people come in all sizes and shapes as do their tummies. As a result, Plastic surgeons have developed a varied set of DIFFERENT Tummy Tuck...
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Vertical Tummy Tuck Usually Leaves More Noticeable Scar
The scar from a typical tummy tuck usually blends in nicely with time and is located within the bikini line. A vertical tummy tuck usually results in a very noticeable scar. I prefer to avoid this even in the massive weight loss patient. I feel that a total body lift will give a much better result with a more acceptable scar.
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Vertical tummy tuck vs horizontal
The vertical TT is usually reserved for the massive weight loss patient who has too much extra skin just to be removed in the horizontal scar of a traditional TT. The vertical scar never looks as good as the horizontal and can't be hidden as easily so only when it is really needed is it recommended. Costs are all dependent on where you go but remember that low cost cosmetic surgery is usually poor cosmetic surgery.
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