49 year old female. lost 120lbs through diet & exercise alone. weight stabilized at 140 - 145lbs since May 2016. I stand 5'1" body fat is 18%. I have been told that a traditional abdominoplasty will not resolve the excess skin on my back, but I met a woman recently who had a Fleur de lis tummy tuck & her back looks amazing! (she had gastric bypass & is about 15 years younger than I) Will a Fleur de lis tummy tuck resolve both my abdomen & back excess skin problem?
Answer: #Abdominoplasty #TummyTuck #PlasticSurgery Thank you for your awesome question! Your bio is very helpful, however without the benefit of knowing your full health history and an in person exam it's impossible to say for certain. I would recommend you have an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon with these credentials: *Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery -- The gold star symbol*A member of the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) -- The circle symbol*A member of the ASAPS (American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) -- the Queen Nefertitti symbol with a Triangle *On faculty at local plastic surgery teaching program -- in our office we are affiliated with both Duke and UNC schools of plastic surgery. Feel free to contact our office, it would be our pleasure to answer your questions in person. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the best in your journey. My sincere best, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS
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Answer: #Abdominoplasty #TummyTuck #PlasticSurgery Thank you for your awesome question! Your bio is very helpful, however without the benefit of knowing your full health history and an in person exam it's impossible to say for certain. I would recommend you have an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon with these credentials: *Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery -- The gold star symbol*A member of the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons) -- The circle symbol*A member of the ASAPS (American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons) -- the Queen Nefertitti symbol with a Triangle *On faculty at local plastic surgery teaching program -- in our office we are affiliated with both Duke and UNC schools of plastic surgery. Feel free to contact our office, it would be our pleasure to answer your questions in person. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the best in your journey. My sincere best, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS
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February 22, 2017
Answer: Fleur-Di-Lis Help Back Rolls?? Pictures are always helpful for an assessment otherwise we are speaking in generalities. A tummy tuck, whether traditional or fleur-de-lis, will not take care of the back area. An in-person examination will give the best personalized advice, but it is likely you will need a body lift. You may also need an upper body lift/bra line back lift to take care of the skin of the upper back. Don't expect to turn out like your friend who is 15 years younger than you and may not have lost the same amount of weight and may not have the same skin elasticity properties, or you may be sorely disappointed with the result that is excellent, but not like your friend's. You're only looking to be a better version of yourself not to look like someone else. Best of luck.
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February 22, 2017
Answer: Fleur-Di-Lis Help Back Rolls?? Pictures are always helpful for an assessment otherwise we are speaking in generalities. A tummy tuck, whether traditional or fleur-de-lis, will not take care of the back area. An in-person examination will give the best personalized advice, but it is likely you will need a body lift. You may also need an upper body lift/bra line back lift to take care of the skin of the upper back. Don't expect to turn out like your friend who is 15 years younger than you and may not have lost the same amount of weight and may not have the same skin elasticity properties, or you may be sorely disappointed with the result that is excellent, but not like your friend's. You're only looking to be a better version of yourself not to look like someone else. Best of luck.
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