I have seen 3 drs. All DBL board C. The last one said i needed an extended TT but said the scar would only go slightly beyond my hip (not around or the back) Is this an upsell or even necessary? He wants $23,000 for the ETT and another $20,000 for an implant with donut lift. Each DR has said different things but this one is the only one suggesting the ETT. Im 5'4" and 104 lbs. Can i just get a full? Isnt that what it is if its just on the front?
April 9, 2025
Answer: Extended Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. The decision between an extended tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck depends on the amount of excess skin and fat in the abdominal area that appears during examination. An extended tummy tuck addresses the flanks and extends the incision slightly beyond the hips, sometimes wrapping around the sides. A full tummy tuck focuses on the front of the abdomen. If your concern is primarily with the front of your abdomen, a full tummy tuck may be sufficient, while if there is excess skin in the flanks, an extended tummy tuck will be recommended. You may want to discuss this more with your surgeon during an in-person consultation to ensure the recommended procedure aligns with your goals.
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April 9, 2025
Answer: Extended Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. The decision between an extended tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck depends on the amount of excess skin and fat in the abdominal area that appears during examination. An extended tummy tuck addresses the flanks and extends the incision slightly beyond the hips, sometimes wrapping around the sides. A full tummy tuck focuses on the front of the abdomen. If your concern is primarily with the front of your abdomen, a full tummy tuck may be sufficient, while if there is excess skin in the flanks, an extended tummy tuck will be recommended. You may want to discuss this more with your surgeon during an in-person consultation to ensure the recommended procedure aligns with your goals.
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March 28, 2025
Answer: Extended tummy tuck or full tummy tuck? Your photos suggest that a standard tummy tuck would provide adequate skin resection. An extended procedure would allow resection of extra skin, especially above the hips and above the buttocks in the back. Whether there would truly be substantial benefit to the extended procedure would require a physical examination.
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March 28, 2025
Answer: Extended tummy tuck or full tummy tuck? Your photos suggest that a standard tummy tuck would provide adequate skin resection. An extended procedure would allow resection of extra skin, especially above the hips and above the buttocks in the back. Whether there would truly be substantial benefit to the extended procedure would require a physical examination.
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