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Reverse Tummy Tuck Vs Full Abdominoplasty
I've already had a mini tummy tuck, but still have a lot of laxity in the upper abdomen. Surgeon suggest reverse tummy tuck. If I choose this option, would I be able to opt for a full abdominoplasty if I am not happy with the results? Or there won't be enough skin left to pull after the reverse tummy tuck? I think I would have needed a full TT to start with, but my doc insisted on a mini TT and now I am not happy with the results.
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8898anon
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Mini tummy tuck vs full tummy tuck vs reverse tummy tuck
Your best choice will be a full tummy tuck. A reverse abdominoplasy will leave long scars that meet in the center. There is considerable looseness in the upper abdomen.
There are modified reverse tummy tucks that are combined with a breast lift, but these will not be powerful enough to give you an optimal result.
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Full Tummy Tuck versus Reverse Abdominoplasty
It would be difficult to give you the most optimal answer without examing you. Based on the picture here are the two opions: Full tummy tuck with a vertical scar or Reverse abdominoplasty (which may not improve the lower abdominal contour completely). Good Luck
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Reverse Tummy Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck
Thank you for your question.
A Reverse Tummy Tuck would not be optimal for two reasons:
Bad scars under breasts
Risk of skin necrosis-since your first tummy tuck removed some blood vessels from your Tummy skin, the skin is now relying on blood flow from above-a Reverse Tummy Tuck could damage these upper blood vessels and reduce blood supply to your abdominal skin.
A Full Tummy Tuck would have been your best option first time. The problem is that you may need a...
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Full TT vs. reverse TT
While both approaches can get rid of upper abdominal laxity, I prefer a full tummy tuck for the following reasons:
1) You don't get a second scar, just a longer version of the lower abdominal incision, which is well hidden in underwear & swimsuits.
2) Usually, the lower abdominal skin is in worse shape than the upper abdominal skin, so it makes sense to remove the more damaged area with a full TT.
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Full tummy tuck versus a reverse tummy tuck
Based on your photograph I believe a full tummy tuck is your best option. The can be accomplished by extending your previous mini-TT scar and aggressively elevating and removing skin from the anterior abdominal wall. A reverse TT will leave you with a fairly unsightly scar across the lower chest wall. I reserve this proceedure for patients who are undergoing a full breast lift procedure concurrently.
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Not a good candidate for mini abdominoplasty
Unless you had your mini tummy tuck years ago, and you abdomen looked much different, you were a very poor candidate for a mini tummy tuck. For a mini tummy tuck to get good results, you need to have little to no skin laxity in the upper abdomen. You clearly have a lot of excess skin in the upper abdomen. I concur with the other reviewers that a full abdominoplasty is your best bet. Although it may not completely resolve the laxity in the upper abdomen, it will...
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Reverse vs.standard tummy tuck after mini tummy tuck.
There are a few issues at work here. First, you would need to be examined. How much extra skin is present, etc. You already have a scar ont he abdomen, (the lower tummy tuck), which may hamper things. At first glance. I would suggest the full tummy tuck. If you can get the result you want through a scar that you already have, that is a good thing.
Depending on central looseness of skin, you may need a vertical incision as well. The reverse...
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Reverse tummy tuck is for specific situations
Hi 8898anon,
I agree with other docs. You would benefit from a full tummy tuck and there is no reason not to do it as far as I can tell. I reverse tummy tuck will also give a good result. However, as mentioned, the scar will cross the midline and can be visible if wearing a v-cut or low cut top. This is usually reserved for women who also want a breast augmentation; instead of throwing away the excess abdominal tissue, it is rotated into the breast for an...
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A full abdominoplasty would have been your best first option
Anon,
A full tummy tuck probably still remains your best option. I would only recommend a reverse abdominoplasty if you were planning work on your breasts as well. Get a second opinion.
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Regarding; "already had a mini tummy tuck, but still have a lot of laxity in the upper abdomen. Surgeon suggest reverse tummy tuck. If I choose this option, would I be able to opt for a full abdominoplasty if I am not happy with the results? Or there won't be enough skin left to pull after the reverse tummy tuck? I think I would have needed a full TT to start with, but my doc insisted on a mini TT and now I am not happy with the results."
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