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Tummy Tuck Lifting the Skin Up Underneath the Breasts

Do any of you doctors know and/or have done a tummy tuck where you pull the skin that is loose above the navel up to the breast where you would cut the excess skin off and then sew it underneat the breast? Does this make sense? Thanks.

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Reverse Tummy Tuck

Most laxity of the front of the abdomen is treated very well with a tummy tuck. Occasionally excessive loose skin and fatty deposit just beneath the breast and loose and redundant skin above the umbilicus can be treated using an approach from the top. It is essential to do this right. The tissue needs to be fastened under the breast or the scar will migrate down. In certain individuals the scar can be hidden nicely. Bit of experience is needed for this and make sure that your plastic... more

Reverse abdominoplasty

There are basically two versions of the reverse abdominoplasty. First, and most commonly, if a breast lift is being performed, through relatively limited incisions, the upper abdomen is tightened. This is a relatively weak procedure and is best used for patients who are already getting a breast lift and who don't need a lot of tightening. The second technique involves a long incision across the upper part of the abdomen. A larger tummy tuck can be performed this... more

How to do an upside down tummy tuck

A tummy tuck is a safe and effective procedure to contour the abdomen, create a tight waist, and remove extra skin, fat, and stretch marks. In our practice, we feel that as every patient is unique so should be every tummy tuck. The incision that we use for every patient depends on their own specific anatomy, the goals that we want to achieve, and the areas we wish to treat or correct. In a small portion of patients we have performed a tummy tuck where the incision is not in the lower... more

Reverse tummy tuck

Many times after a formal tummy tuck patients are left with a roll of skin along the upper abdomen and along the inferior aspect of the breast.again, where there is loose skin the choice is simple,cut it away.If you have had a previous tummy tuck you must be careful.

Reverse abdominoplasty

What you are describing is a reverse abdominoplasty which is sometimes donw for laxity of the upper abdomen usually reserved for patients after a full tummy tuck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Reverse abdominoplasty

There are some patients that may benefit from a reverse abdominoplasty and it is as you describe where the excess skin is removed by bringing the skin up to the inframmary crease. For the massive weight loss patient this may be done after the regular abdominoplasty has been done and there still is some upper abdomen excess. The mid line scar is a potential problem and sometimes can be avoided by pulling up and laterally. If this is what you want you should consult with a Board... more

Tummy Tuck Lifting the Skin Up Underneath the Breasts

Yes! It is a reverse tummy tuck. It is infrequently done. Seek a few PS's who have done this operation. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski

Reverse abdominoplasty

This is a procedure which is called a reverse abdominoplasty and is typically used for patients following massive weight loss.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Making sense of the reverse tummy tuck

The procedure you described, pulling the upper abdominal skin upward under the breast, is called a reverse tummy tuck. The laxity in the upper abdomen is lifted and the scar comes across the chest at the level of the breast fold, and relies on the breast to conceal the scar. The scar can be acceptable much like the full 'T' pattern breast reduction. The procedure makes sense in a very few, probably those with massive weight loss where the skin excess cannot be corrected from the... more

Reverse abdominoplasty

What you are describing is a reverse abdominoplasty. Theoretically and anatomically it is possible and rational especially since pregnancy causes the abdominal soft tissues to expand away from the belly button and sagging tissue usually requires lifting up rather than pulling down. The practical problem is that the scar is limited by the ability to hide it under the breast and the more you restrict the length and the position of the scar, the less flexibility you have in performing the... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

The upside-down tummy tuck

There are actually several variations of the abdominoplasty procedure, one of which is the reverse abdominoplasty. It is done exactly as you describe. with the incision tucked under the crease along the bottom of the breasts. The tricky part is where the scar crosses the midline between the breasts, but sometimes it can be limited to under each breast only. The reverse abdominoplasty works when there is loose skin in the upper part of the abdomen only. It's a great option to... more

Reverse abdominoplasty

The reverse abdominoplasty is an excellent operation for the right candidate. It is not as common as a traditional abdominoplasty because the majority of people have the upper abdominal skin excess corrected by the standard abdominoplasty. People with excess skin above the belly button after abdominoplasty or isolated upper abdominal skin excess naturally benefit from this procedure. Concerns about the operation come from the potential need to extend the scar completely across the chest... more

Reverse Tummy Tuck

The operation which you describe is called a reverse tummy tuck. There are not many good candidates for this procedure and the patient must accept scars which can be visible and troublesome. I agree that most patients will obtain a much better result with a conventional tummy tuck where the incision and subsequent scar are placed in the bikini area.

Tummy tuck

Yes, it is called a reverse abdominoplasty. It is usually performed on individuals who have undergone bariatric surgery and the lower body lift (or tummy tuck) have not been able to address all of the loose skin.

Reverse tummy tucks are rare

The procedure you describe is a reverse tummy tuck and it is rarely done because the scar extends all the way across under the breasts like the Golden Gate Bridge. Regular tummy tuck scars are much better.

Reverse Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

Regarding: "Tummy Tuck Lifting the Skin Up Underneath the Breasts Do any of you doctors know and/or have done a tummy tuck where you pull the skin that is loose above the navel up to the breast where you would cut the excess skin off and then sew it underneath the breast? Does this make sense? Thanks." Yes. You are referring to a Reverse Abdominoplasty. The procedure is used usually after a regular Full Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck were done and failed to correct loose skin... more