New York Tummy Tuck Doctor Recommendations

Does anyone in New York perform a Hybrid Tummy Tuck or Short Scar Tummy tuck?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by coindiva in Long Island, NY USA

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New York Tummy Tuck Doctor Recommendations

The ASPS website would be a good starting point for a list of qualified surgeons in your area. Patient selection is key for this procedure, and not every surgeon performs this procedure. Consult with 2 -3 in your area who indicate that they do to find the one that best meets your needs.

Hybrid tummy tuck

The hybrid tummy tuck is a procedure is quite different from a mini tummy tuck. The Hybrid tummy tuck refers to a short incision tummy tuck that tightens the anterior abdominal fascia all the way to the xiphoid, or both above and below the belly button. It is performed with special retractors and often with an endoscope. It is specifically designed for patients who are fit, have not gained a large amount of weight during their pregnancies, and do not... more

Short scar tummy tuck

A short scar tummy tuck or mini-tummy tuck is a limited undermining procedure in which a small amount of skin and fat is excised from the lower abdomen. At the same time the mlower muscles can be tightened.

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hybrid short scar tumy tucks

If you have minimal exrra skin (and this is rare), you might be a candidate for this. You might want to call Dr. Charles Thorne's office and ask where it is available.

Short scar tummy tuck

Dear Coindiva Short scar, hybrid, mini, honeymoon, Victorias Secret - these are all names for the same type of procedure. Basically in this operation a much shorter scar is used to repair the muscle in the lower abdomen and combine it with liposuction of the abdomen to give a flatter abdomen. This procedure is not for everyone but in the right patient gives an excellent result with little scarring. Speak to your doctor or doctors to decide what is best for you. Good Luck Steven Schuster... more