Would a reverse tummy tuck work for me?

Hi there-

Because the concept of a reverse tummy tuck requires that the skin be pulled upward towards an incision under the breasts, the scars and transposed tissues are constantly fighting gravity, and are located in an area where scars under tension are often prone to thickening.

I would not recommend this procedure.

There are excellent alternatives, but to know which would be best for you would require a careful consultation and examination. 

The reverse tummy tuck is a sort of upside down mini-abdominoplasty, in wich the skin is pulled up so the scar is along the fold at the bottom of the breasts.A traditional tummy tuck removes skin from the lower abdomen, and the upper abdominal skin is pulled down. With a full TT, the entire front of the abdomen is flattenned and tightened, with a mini only the lower abdomen is improved, and with a reverse only the upper abdomen is improved.

A reverse tummy tuck can be an option for women as a treatment alone, or, more often, in conjunction with a mini lower tummy tuck. The reverse tummy tuck will remove excess skin and fullness from the upper abdomen. The scars are hidden in the crease underneath the breasts. There is no scar between the breasts. A consultation with a plastic surgeon specializing in all types of tummy tucks will help you determine if this surgery is right for you. Beforre and after images of everse upper tummy tucks (including close up photos of the scars) can be found on my website.