7/6/18 surgery date. Bulging on lower left, weird vertical 'slot' belly button and im still very flabby in the upper abdomen, moreso on the right. PS now wants to revise doing a longer horizontal incision along with a vertical incision from navel to horizontal incision. With the repositioning my belly button. Please see photo of the new scars i would have. Does this sound like a good technique for me? 60kgs, 5'5", 39yo.
December 9, 2020
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your photo and Question. Yes are a great Candidate for tummy tuck. During a tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. Connective tissue in the abdomen (fascia) usually is tightened with sutures as well. The remaining skin is then repositioned to create a more toned look. You might choose to have a tummy tuck if you have excess fat or skin around the area of your bellybutton or a weak lower abdominal wall. A tummy tuck can also boost your body image.
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December 9, 2020
Answer: Tummy Tuck Thank you for your photo and Question. Yes are a great Candidate for tummy tuck. During a tummy tuck — also known as abdominoplasty — excess skin and fat are removed from the abdomen. Connective tissue in the abdomen (fascia) usually is tightened with sutures as well. The remaining skin is then repositioned to create a more toned look. You might choose to have a tummy tuck if you have excess fat or skin around the area of your bellybutton or a weak lower abdominal wall. A tummy tuck can also boost your body image.
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June 14, 2019
Answer: Mini abdominoplasty vs abdominoplasty In mini abdominoplasties the rectus muscles are repair from umbilicus to suprapubic area. The subcutaneous fat issues are treated by liposuction and a limited resection of tissue of the lower abdomen. Therefore patients with muscle separation, excess fat and skin above the umbilicus will benefit more from an abdominoplasty that treats the upper abdomen as well. Repositioning of the umbilicus is not require on mini abdominoplasties but it is in most abdominoplasties. Occasionally a patient that had a mini abdominoplasty and is not satisfy with the upper abdomen may be converted in to an abdominoplasty. A vertical incision may be needed if there is not enough skin available for closure of the horizontal incision. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for details specific to your situation. Best wishes.
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June 14, 2019
Answer: Mini abdominoplasty vs abdominoplasty In mini abdominoplasties the rectus muscles are repair from umbilicus to suprapubic area. The subcutaneous fat issues are treated by liposuction and a limited resection of tissue of the lower abdomen. Therefore patients with muscle separation, excess fat and skin above the umbilicus will benefit more from an abdominoplasty that treats the upper abdomen as well. Repositioning of the umbilicus is not require on mini abdominoplasties but it is in most abdominoplasties. Occasionally a patient that had a mini abdominoplasty and is not satisfy with the upper abdomen may be converted in to an abdominoplasty. A vertical incision may be needed if there is not enough skin available for closure of the horizontal incision. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for details specific to your situation. Best wishes.
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