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?
Answer: 5'4" and 104 lbs - Extended tummy tuck or full tummy tuck? Extended, depending on your definition, does not appear to be necessary. The incision needs to be long enough to treat the entire anterior abdominal surface and redistribute the excess skin, of which there is a lot, the excess being primarily in the lower abdomen. The incision goes from one mid-axillary line to the other, the hinge point from which the anterior skin can be lifted and brought down and redraped without a dog ear. Despite there being a lot of redundancy when you are sitting down, it is certainly not so evident when you are standing up; the point being, that you may not have enough upper abdominal laxity to pull down enough skin to remove the umbilical donor site. The donor site may require closing as a vertical incision in the lower abdomen. The length of the incision as described sounds like just a surgical decision and not an "upsell". Such a decision on length of incision should not influence the fees charged, whatsoever. One doctor's usual tummy tuck may be another's "extended". The main thing is that the scar not be visible in a bikini. If the doctor marks the bikini with the patient pulling up the lower abdomen and then flexes the thigh to make sure the markings go in the crease between thigh and torso, and designs the incision within those markings, the scar will never be visible post-op. With regard to terminology, a "full" abdominoplasty means dissection vertically up to the upper abdomen/rib area, as opposed to a "mini" which is dissection only up to the umbilicus. Extended refers to the length of the horizontal abdominoplasty incision, which in my practice is from mid-axillary line from one side to the other. Any "extension" would be posterior to this line, which is not commonly needed. Extending it all the way around is a lower body lift.
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Answer: 5'4" and 104 lbs - Extended tummy tuck or full tummy tuck? Extended, depending on your definition, does not appear to be necessary. The incision needs to be long enough to treat the entire anterior abdominal surface and redistribute the excess skin, of which there is a lot, the excess being primarily in the lower abdomen. The incision goes from one mid-axillary line to the other, the hinge point from which the anterior skin can be lifted and brought down and redraped without a dog ear. Despite there being a lot of redundancy when you are sitting down, it is certainly not so evident when you are standing up; the point being, that you may not have enough upper abdominal laxity to pull down enough skin to remove the umbilical donor site. The donor site may require closing as a vertical incision in the lower abdomen. The length of the incision as described sounds like just a surgical decision and not an "upsell". Such a decision on length of incision should not influence the fees charged, whatsoever. One doctor's usual tummy tuck may be another's "extended". The main thing is that the scar not be visible in a bikini. If the doctor marks the bikini with the patient pulling up the lower abdomen and then flexes the thigh to make sure the markings go in the crease between thigh and torso, and designs the incision within those markings, the scar will never be visible post-op. With regard to terminology, a "full" abdominoplasty means dissection vertically up to the upper abdomen/rib area, as opposed to a "mini" which is dissection only up to the umbilicus. Extended refers to the length of the horizontal abdominoplasty incision, which in my practice is from mid-axillary line from one side to the other. Any "extension" would be posterior to this line, which is not commonly needed. Extending it all the way around is a lower body lift.
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April 18, 2025
Answer: TT & BBA Thanks for your question! I don't think an extended tummy tuck is necessary. I also think that you may be able to avoid a lift depending on the implant you select. Some of that comes down to personal preference and wish pics. It wouldn't hurt to seek another opinion! Good luck!
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April 18, 2025
Answer: TT & BBA Thanks for your question! I don't think an extended tummy tuck is necessary. I also think that you may be able to avoid a lift depending on the implant you select. Some of that comes down to personal preference and wish pics. It wouldn't hurt to seek another opinion! Good luck!
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April 16, 2025
Answer: Thank you for your question! We would need to see additional pictures, specially, from your lower back to be able to determine if the best option for you would be a circular tummy tuck because of the condition of the skin is the same as you have in your abdominal area then the answer would be yes that would give you the best outcome. Additionally, the benefit of it is also it gives you an automatic butt lift. Otherwise, if you do have the same condition of the skin in the back, and you only do a limited incision, you can be left behind with dog ears, which is essentially skin protrusion past the incision line.
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April 16, 2025
Answer: Thank you for your question! We would need to see additional pictures, specially, from your lower back to be able to determine if the best option for you would be a circular tummy tuck because of the condition of the skin is the same as you have in your abdominal area then the answer would be yes that would give you the best outcome. Additionally, the benefit of it is also it gives you an automatic butt lift. Otherwise, if you do have the same condition of the skin in the back, and you only do a limited incision, you can be left behind with dog ears, which is essentially skin protrusion past the incision line.
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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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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 3, 2025
Answer: Abdomen Just based on your photos, I think the standard abdominoplasty would work well for you. Go with the doctor with whom you were the most comfortable and liked his/her photos the best.
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April 3, 2025
Answer: Abdomen Just based on your photos, I think the standard abdominoplasty would work well for you. Go with the doctor with whom you were the most comfortable and liked his/her photos the best.
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