Is a reverse abdominoplasty right for me? (Photo)

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You are a great candidate for a traditional abdominoplasty- you are thin with minimal visceral body fat- an abdominoplasty performed by an expert will yield fantastic results.





The reverse abdominoplasty has appeal at first glance-a scar under the breasts, can be used to put in breast implants, etc.- but tread carefully.  These procedures yield scars that can be unsightly in the mid line over the sternum limiting your clothing choices.  In addition, the pull vectors are not the same as in a traditional abdominoplasty- that means that is is more difficult to enhance your waist.  In addition, that little excess skin just above your panty line will not be nearly as tight with a reverse abdominoplasty- it is simply too far from the incision line which is the point of maximal tightness.

And yes- a traditional breast augmentation and traditional abdominoplasty can and is regularly performed at the same time.





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If you already have a C-section scar and the loose skin and stretch marks are in the lower abdomen and above the belly button, a standard tummy tuck will give you the best result. A reverse tummy tuck works best when there is loose skin in the upper abdomen, and you are willing to accept a scar that goes all the way across the midline and under the breasts. The link below describes the variations on tummy tucks including reverse tummy tucks.

Thank you for this question, I believe you will benefit from a standard tummy tuck with muscle repair this will give you the best result,consult with a board certified PS, good luck!

I like the idea of a reverse abdominoplasty, but in my personal experience, I am not impressed with the lift it can achieve. You're really a good candidate for tummy tuck and muscle tightening, as the other doctors have pointed out.

It appears from your photos that traditional Tummytuck is your best option. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!

I don't think a reverse TT would be appropriate in your case. This is a surgery reserved for very unique circumstances and most often requires a scar across the midline in the cleavage area which can be objectionable to most patients.A full abdominoplasty would be the best choice based on your photos in my opinion.Good luck!

You are in reality a wonderful and perfect candidate for a Conventional Low Incision Bikini type Tummy Tuck, which is placed right above the pubic area easily hidden, the whole wrinkly skin from the belly button to the pubic will be gone and the minimum stretch marks above the BB will remain but very low close to the incision, easily hidden under your bikini. In my opinion one of the most important improvements needed in your abdomen is the protruding look as the result of the loose muscle, and the Muscle repair will be key to achieve a feminine and beautiful flat abdomen and tapered waist.  The Reverse TT will achieve very limited and poor improvements as is just tightening the upper abdomen, and No muscle repair, no improvement on the pubic area and the most important: NO improvement on the wrinkly skin.Be encouraged. After the regular TT and MR you will get a wonderful result and awesome new body.Dr. Cardenas

A reverse abdominoplasty procedure has very limited application.   Based on your pictures I would definitely recommend a traditional abdominoplasty. This will likely give you the best result on your abdomen and will have the least visible scar.  Seek a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.  Best wishes to you!

Thanks for your question and the photos. You look to be an ideal candidate for a standard abdominoplasty to remove skin excess and tighten your muscles. This will get rid of a lot of the unwanted skin. Combining the augmentation is very common and will not add to your recovery. I think that you will be very happy with these procedures. Find a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area that is an ASAPS member and specializes in breast and body surgery. Best of Luck!

In my experience a reverse abdominoplasty looks much less natural and should be reserved for unusual or revisional cases.  You should have an excellent result with a full abdominoplasty and muscle plication. Good luck, Jane