Tummy Tuck: Q&A
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Do Plastic Surgeons Tailor Tummy Tuck for Patient's Specific Needs?
I am 35 years old and gave birth to my last child in March 2009 (3rd birth/c-section). I am 5'4" and about 160 lbs. And while I work out rigorously 4-5 times a week, (and have for several years) I can't seem to get my weight lowered (pre-baby was around 150 lbs.).
Most of my weight is in my belly. I want to know if plastic surgeons tailor the Tummy Tuck procedure for the patient's needs (flanks, skin removal, etc) or is there a standard that is followed? Thank you.
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Sammi2010
in NJ
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Tailoring of Tummy Tuck to Individual Needs
Most well-trained plastic surgeons will indeed "tailor" the procedure to the problems and concerns of each individual patient. For example, I almost always will perform and muscle repair and some limited liposuction of the flanks, but a few patients do not require either or both of these. On the other hand, some patients will benefit froma secondary liposuction of the upper abdomen which I usually delay. Some patients also benefit from an extended tummy tuck incision. All of...
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Custom Tummy Tuck
Plastic surgeons should customize a tummy tuck. Therefore, there is no 1 price for a tummy tuck since no 2 procedures are exactly alike. Beware of “price lists” offering cookie cutter surgery.
Cutting costs by cutting corners in a tummy tuck can result in unfavorable results or possibly serious complications.
After checking a surgeon’s background, training and experience look at before and after photos. Scars around the belly button are a dead giveaway of a tummy...
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Tummy Tuck Options?
Thank you for thoughtful question?
Yes there are different types of 'tummy tucks" they can be performed depending on the specific patient's needs and goals.
In my opinion, for example,the mini tummy talk is an operation that produces very limited results and is very rarely indicated. It involves a shorter incision but does not address the majority of the abdominal wall issues present for most patients who present...
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Custom tailored tummy tuck
I think all tummy tucks have variations due to what each individual patient presents with. Having said that, a tummy tuck will improve the anterior abdominal area, but not much else. If there are areas of concern, you might need additional surgery on that area, possibly something like liposuction. Additionally, one thing that a tummy tuck will be able to improve, not matter if it is customized, is the amount of fat inside of your abdominal cavity. This is called visceral fat and is the fat...
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The best surgeon for you
It is important to express your desired outcome with the surgeon you choose to perform your surgery. Each person is very different and their expectations change. As board certified plastic surgeons it is part of our job to consider the wants and expectations of our patients and tailor the procedure appropriately. Visit several surgeons and choose the one who you believe understands your goals as well as you do.
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Plastic surgeons ALWAYS tailor Tummy Tuck for patient's specific needs
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) is ALWAYS tailored to the patient's morphology and needs. The length of the transverse incision is designed to be hidden by your panties and is only as long as your skin excess. Liposuction of the back and flanks are done, as needed, based on your presentation.
EVERY single plastic surgeon on this panel has heard the following line thousands of times : "while I work out rigorously 5-7 times a week, (...for X years ED) I can't seem to get my weight lowered (pre-b
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Customized tummy tuck
Your surgeon should absolutely customize your procedure to fit not only your anatomy but your individual goals. All procedures, including abdominoplasty, have multiple factors and issues to consider. For tummy tucks, there can be competing concerns with length of incision, position and level of incision, removal of stretch marks, variable tightening of skin and location of skin tightening, amount and distribution of fat, risk and benefit of liposuction, and ability to move or not move...
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Tummy Tuck should be modified to address specific needs
Most surgeons well versed in abdominoplasty or tummy tuck will not approach all individuals in the same way. The degree of diastasis, the presence of a hernia, the variation in skin laxity, the amount of subcutaneous fat, the presence of abdominal scars all will affect and influence how the procedure is performed, or what techniques will be applied. Custom is the key word as no two are exactly alike.
Best of luck!
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Tailoring tummy tucks to patients
Hi,
Yes, most plastic surgeons do their tummy tucks according to the individual needs of the patient. This is not to say that there is a great deal of differences in most candidates.
There are many kinds of tummy tucks. Mini, regular, belt, fleur-de-lis, etc. In these cases, the patient will fit a category and the recommendations given.
Personally, I am very much in favor of liposuction with almost all tummy tucks. I just do not...
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Tailoring tummy tuck procedure to each patient
Hello,
Absolutely. A plastic surgeon that is well trained and loves what he/she does will not only tailor the procedure for your needs and goals but he/she will help you select the tummy tuck that will be best for you including:
1) Endoscopic TT
2) Mini TT
3) Full TT
4) Extended TT
5) Reverse TT
6) Circumferential TT
7) Fleur-de-lis TT
Your plastic surgeon should tailor even the specific type of tummy tuck to your needs including final incision...
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