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Surgical Procedures for Extremely Lax Abdominal Wall?

asked 3 years ago by iseley in Great Britain
Latest answer by Jack Gelman, MD
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Tags: abdomen

I had High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty. I had a large bulge in my lower abdomen.I had minimal skin laxity and had no extra fat. An ultrasound scan has shown my internal organs are fine.I do not have a hernia. It showed that my rectus muscle is now very tight and the surrounding muscle is well developed. What it did show is that my abdominal wall is still loose and falls forward when I stand up. What can be done for me? Please help. I had a flat tummy before having children so this is not the natural state for my body.

2 answers to Surgical Procedures for Extremely Lax Abdominal Wall?

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Loose skin after abdominoplasty

You don't mention how tight the ski was right after the procedure, how long ago the procedure was done, and if there has been any changes in your weight or have had children since the original surgery. All these play a factor and should be discussed either with your original surgeon or with a new board-certified plastic surgeon. The internet can only answer so many questions and is no substitute for a good exam and evaluation. It sounds like you are asking the right questions. Good luck.... more
Jack Gelman, MD

Frankfort Plastic Surgeon
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Recurrent or residual laxity can be fixed with revision Tummy Tuck

The high lateral tension abdominoplasty was pioneered by Dr. Ted Lockwood and was quite popular about 10 years ago. Basically, the "tension" is greater on the "lateral limbs" of the incision, the concept being to lessen the tension centrally. The main thing I don't like about that particular technique is that the lateral "limbs" of the incision typically come upward at a higher angle and are more visible in current clothing attire, swimsuits, etc. I have had... more
James F. Boynton, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.BoyntonPlasticSurgery.com

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