Hello, let me first thank you for taking the time out for reading and responding to my question. I know I have a lot of lose skin and will need an extended tummy tuck or a circumferential tummy tuck. The main concern I have is if I were to do a circumferential tuck, how would I recover. I read that that procedure should she staged. Second issue is that I am afraid to do an extended tummy tuck and end up with a dog ears. Please advise me on both options. Thank you!
May 4, 2023
Answer: A body lift or extended tummy tuck - what would be best? It all depends on your goals and priorities.In person exam is essential. Based on limited photos- it appears that you would benefit from an extended abdominoplasty with extended breast lift. If the goal is to address middle back and lower body - then a circumferencial breast lift/ back lift + circumferencial tummy tuck/ belt lipectomy may be indicated . In our Practice this combination of procedures can safely be performed at the same time-provided a patient is a good candidate and all necessary labs+clearances are obtained pre-op. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS and discuss these procedures in detail, including the recovery process
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May 4, 2023
Answer: A body lift or extended tummy tuck - what would be best? It all depends on your goals and priorities.In person exam is essential. Based on limited photos- it appears that you would benefit from an extended abdominoplasty with extended breast lift. If the goal is to address middle back and lower body - then a circumferencial breast lift/ back lift + circumferencial tummy tuck/ belt lipectomy may be indicated . In our Practice this combination of procedures can safely be performed at the same time-provided a patient is a good candidate and all necessary labs+clearances are obtained pre-op. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS and discuss these procedures in detail, including the recovery process
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April 28, 2023
Answer: Circumferential lower body lift Based on your photos, you will benefit most from a circumferential lower body lift. This operation will create the a harmonious transition from anterior, to flank, to posterior and has the capacity of create an hour-glass figure. You would also benefit form an upper body lift and breast lift during a separate operation. Best of luck on your journey.
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April 28, 2023
Answer: Circumferential lower body lift Based on your photos, you will benefit most from a circumferential lower body lift. This operation will create the a harmonious transition from anterior, to flank, to posterior and has the capacity of create an hour-glass figure. You would also benefit form an upper body lift and breast lift during a separate operation. Best of luck on your journey.
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April 14, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear LisaAnn37, based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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April 14, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear LisaAnn37, based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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