Considering a Tummy Tuck, but recently learned about Reverse Tummy Tuck, which would be best for my body. (photos)

Hi Scarlett Gannon; I concur with the other surgeons; I have never had a reason to consider a reverse abdominoplasty. I think it is an ill conceived procedure. Perhaps to move a small amount of tissue upwards, which would be rare. First, the most skin in the abdomen is in the lower half and is of poor quality from pregnancy and weight gain. In cases such as yours, where you might have carried a lot of weight in your abdominal area, you can have a double pannus with a skin band splitting the upper abdominal skin from trhe lower skin. This can be undermined and brought down more effectively than lifting all of it up. Second, the lower scar is hidden in clothes. Third, moving skin in the lower half of the abdomen gives a far better result. I rarely do fleur-des-lis vertical excisions with the abdominoplasty due to their justified reputation of poor healing. Most people will loose weight after an abdominoplasty but you can also do liposuction after in combination with BodyTIte. Your condition is highly correctable. Our abdominoplasty patients are among one of our happiest! 

Congratulations on your successful weight loss.   Based on your photographs, you will do best with a standard tummy tuck procedure.

A reverse tummy tuck operation refers to an operation that involves removal of upper abdominal wall skin/tissue using an incision place along the infra mammary folds of the breasts.   Generally, the reverse tummy tuck operation is rarely performed,  compared to standard tummy tuck surgery. It has the potential downsides of distortion of the lower poles of the breasts and does not address the lower abdominal wall.

 My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your concerns and goals carefully, as well. Working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve your goals.  

  Best wishes. 

The vast majority of patients do best with a standard tummy tuck.  Meaning the incision is placed low on the abdomen.  A select few , with excess skin only in the upper part of the abdomen may be candidates for a 'reverse' tummy tuck.  In this case the incision is placed under the breast crease.  Based on you pictures you would likely require a standard tummy tuck.