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Does Everyone Who Undergoes a Tummy Tuck Get the Ken Doll Look?

asked 7 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 191 times
Tags: abdomen, pubic, puffiness, swelling

Does the Ken Doll syndrome depend on how each persons lymph nodes are affected by the tummy tuck surgery?

3 answers to Does Everyone Who Undergoes a Tummy Tuck Get the Ken Doll Look?

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Tummy Tuck Results?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, it has been a while since I have examined a “Ken doll". Therefore, I'm not sure exactly what you are referring to. In the event that you are referring to the pubic area; this is an area of concern for many patients who are undergoing tummy tuck surgery. This area may be large ( prominent) , ptotic (low), or deflated. Therefore, I think it is important to address the pubic area when performing the tummy... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Ken Doesn't Need a Tummy Tuck

Ken doll has some super abs. And he is lean. Some American women want that look but in Brazil this style of tummy tuck is rejected. South Americans want curves, not a wash board look. So here in the good old USA, home of Ken and Barbie, the goal is to strike a compromise bewteen too thin and too curvey. There shood still be some softness, but not too soft, a waistline but not too hourglass, and some muscle defintion but not too crazy. Hope... more
Phillip C. Haeck, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Ken doll syndrome

Not necessarily.....it can also mean that the pubic area is pulled higher and needs a little liposuction to flatten it out and line it up properly with the tummy tuck flap. That being said, if any liposuction was done it can take a while for the swelling to go away. I often see it as the last place for swelling to resolve completely.
Tiffany McCormack, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryrenotahoe.com

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