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If I already have an hourglass figure before a tummy tuck will I still have one after?

I don't like the box shape?

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Yes

May 29th, 2017
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Yes, it is possible to preserve your hourglass figure with a tummy tuck. If necessary, liposuction can be performed on your sides to give you better contour. 

Web reference: https://www.myplasticsurgeon.ca/cosmetic-procedures/surgery/abdominoplasty/

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC
May 29th, 2017

Yes

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Yes, it is possible to preserve your hourglass figure with a tummy tuck. If necessary, liposuction can be performed on your sides to give you better contour. 

Learn more: https://www.myplasticsurgeon.ca/cosmetic-procedures/surgery/abdominoplasty/

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC

Hourglass

May 28th, 2017
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Your hourglass figure may be enhanced with a TT procedure and your tummy will be flatter. 

Good luck

Best,

#drburnett #realself100

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS
May 28th, 2017

Hourglass

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Your hourglass figure may be enhanced with a TT procedure and your tummy will be flatter. 

Good luck

Best,

#drburnett #realself100

Carlos Burnett, MD, FACS

Tummy tuck

May 27th, 2017
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Hello and thank you for your question.   The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  A well designed tummy tuck can accentuate your hourglass shape.  This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior.   Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Richard G. Reish, MD
May 27th, 2017

Tummy tuck

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Hello and thank you for your question.   The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  A well designed tummy tuck can accentuate your hourglass shape.  This can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior.   Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Richard G. Reish, MD

Figure after tummy tuck

May 27th, 2017
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Hello, You say you have an hourglass figure and you are doubtful, if you will be able to retain it after tummy tuck or not . I think your hourglass figure will get enhanced and not obliterated, in any way. Best wishes!

Web reference: http://www.ambrosiaclinic.com/abdominoplasty-tummy-tuck/

Priti Shukla, Mch
May 27th, 2017

Figure after tummy tuck

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Hello, You say you have an hourglass figure and you are doubtful, if you will be able to retain it after tummy tuck or not . I think your hourglass figure will get enhanced and not obliterated, in any way. Best wishes!

Learn more: http://www.ambrosiaclinic.com/abdominoplasty-tummy-tuck/

Priti Shukla, Mch

Tummy tuck and shape

May 27th, 2017
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The goal is to maintain a nice curvy shape. Often liposuction of the waist at the same time is a good idea. Best to be evalauted in person.

Web reference: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/body-procedures/abdominoplasty/

Steven Wallach, MD
May 27th, 2017

Tummy tuck and shape

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The goal is to maintain a nice curvy shape. Often liposuction of the waist at the same time is a good idea. Best to be evalauted in person.

Learn more: https://www.stevenwallachmd.com/body-procedures/abdominoplasty/

Steven Wallach, MD

Hourglass

May 27th, 2017
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If you already have a good hourglass figure, the tummy tuck will only enhance it. You will not end up with a boxy shape. 

Mark Broudo, MD

Mark Broudo, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 14 reviews

May 27th, 2017

Hourglass

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If you already have a good hourglass figure, the tummy tuck will only enhance it. You will not end up with a boxy shape. 

Mark Broudo, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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