Hi, I am 5’6” and fluctuate between 150lbs-160lbs. My heaviest weight was 220lbs from my 1st pregnancy of 6, 72lbs weight gain. I have been given the option to choose either procedure (pictures included) however if the inverted T is not necessary to give me the best results I would prefer not to have to heal unnecessary incisions. The little info I find tells me I don’t fit the criteria to choose the T incision and would really appreciate your educated opinion. Thank you!
February 1, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. You do not need an inverted T incision. Based on your photographs, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. 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.
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February 1, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. You do not need an inverted T incision. Based on your photographs, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck with liposuction. 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.
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February 1, 2019
Answer: Do I agree to an inverted T abdominoplasty for the best results? Please help as I need many opinions to make the best decision Thank you for your question and photos. I personally would NOT do an inverted T abdominoplasty on you. If you were my patient, I would do VASER liposuction 360 degrees with a low incision abdominoplasty, removal of your belly button completely and reconstructing it at a later date (1 months out). This type of procedure will give you an hourglass figure. You might benefit from fat grafting to the buttocks (although no photo is included to see your sides or back). A standard abdominoplasty or inverted "T" abdominoplasty is only a 2D procedure as opposed to addressing your whole torso, which is a 3D procedure. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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February 1, 2019
Answer: Do I agree to an inverted T abdominoplasty for the best results? Please help as I need many opinions to make the best decision Thank you for your question and photos. I personally would NOT do an inverted T abdominoplasty on you. If you were my patient, I would do VASER liposuction 360 degrees with a low incision abdominoplasty, removal of your belly button completely and reconstructing it at a later date (1 months out). This type of procedure will give you an hourglass figure. You might benefit from fat grafting to the buttocks (although no photo is included to see your sides or back). A standard abdominoplasty or inverted "T" abdominoplasty is only a 2D procedure as opposed to addressing your whole torso, which is a 3D procedure. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.
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