Will Vertical Incision Be Used with Tummy Tuck?

asked 2 years ago by dizlissa in Norfolk, VA
Latest answer by Christopher L. Hess, MD
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Tags: fat reduction, incision

I am getting ready to have Liposuction with Tummy Tuck. I wanted to know if there is reason to have a vertical incision with the Tummy tuck?

9 answers to Will Vertical Incision Be Used with Tummy Tuck?

Tummy tuck incisions.

Hi! I have published about the vertical incision in tummy tuck. It can be useful, but very few women need it. I only use it in massive weight loss patients (around a hundred ponds).

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Vertical incisions for tummy tucks

It is very rare to use a vertical incision when performing a tummy tuck on a "virgin "abdomen (an abdomen without prior surgery). Vertical incisions however may be very useful in those who have had a procedure using a midline incision. This may improve and accentuate the waistline in some cases. It is also very useful in patients who have experienced massive weight loss with gastric bypass/banding procedures .

Nick Masri, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Vertical incisions in a tummy tuck

The use of a vertical incision in a tummy tuck should be rare as these never look as good as horizontal ones and cannot be hidden in bathing suits and undergarments. The only patients I use one on are those who already have one or those with massive weight loss where there would be too much lax skin left over without using both a horizontal and a vertical incision.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Vertical Incision and Tumm Tuck

The standard incision for a tummy tuck is from anterior hip, across the lower abdomen, to the other anterior hip. In addition the belly button is incised around it. When the skin flap is elevated up to the rib cage and pulled down it is marked and the excess is removed. If the excess skin is not enough so that the incision is at the top of the belly button incision then the remainder of the belly button incision is closed in a vertical fashion. In addition if the lower incision is made... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

A Vertical Incision Will Give You More Waist Definition

Some patients have a "muffin top" and complain of this as much as any overhang they may have in the pubic area. These individuals may be good candidates for a vertical incision. Can't tell about your case without photos, though.

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.DrLoMonaco.com

Incisions for Tummy Tuck

There are a number of different incisions that can be used for tummy tucks. The vertical incision is used if: 1. There is excessive skin from side to side 2. There are scars that would be approached best with a vertical incision 3. A small scar in the vertical direction may be needed if the belly button hole is not removed with the excess skin. You should discuss the all the options with your surgeon.

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Vertical incision is rare

There are patients that require a vertical incision with an abdominoplasty. They usually have lost considerable amount of weight after gastric bypass or lap banding. Most patient do well with a low horizontal incision above the pubic area. There is also a small set of patients that require a short vertical extension of their incision at the mid line just above the pubic incision. This is reserved for patients who don't have loose enough skin to excise all the skin from the pubic area to... more

Leslie H. Stevens, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Incision

Without a photo or exam, this question cannot be answered with certainty. In my practice , a vertical incision would be indicated extremely rarely. This question should be answered by your surgeon.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Vertical incision not usually used for Tummy Tuck

Hello, Usually, tummy tuck surgery does not include a vertical incision. Exceptions include large volume weight loss patients and those patients who "don't have enough skin" for a belly button re-positioning without a vertical incision. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon at consultation.