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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The majority of the benefit you will get from surgery will be in the lower abdomen.  With a full standard abdominoplasty with muscle plication you would have an excellent result with a scar that could be hidden in your bikini line.  There is no place for a scar that is under the breasts visible on your upper torso.  In addition, the standard abdominoplasty is standard because it is based on sound principles of the blood supply to the abdominal wall skin.

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!