Photos not supplied. Advice only. 44 years old female/Weight 60kg/height 172 cm/normal weight. Extremely active – involved in surfing & SUP surfing (challenging core) and lift heavy weights. Have Been recommended 2 types of procedure: 1) Abdominoplasty - vertical plication only 2) Abdominoplasty - horizontal and vertical plication. Which is the preference? Will vertical plication only suffice for my heavy sport involvement? Or should I go for vertical and horizontal due to my extreme sports
Answer: Abdominoplasty: Both vertical and horizontal plication required Dear Weddingplanner1234
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Answer: Abdominoplasty: Both vertical and horizontal plication required Dear Weddingplanner1234
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March 17, 2023
Answer: Abdomen An examination and photos can determine which would be best. Without an exam and photos, I would overall recommend the vertical repair only because of your type of exercising.
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March 17, 2023
Answer: Abdomen An examination and photos can determine which would be best. Without an exam and photos, I would overall recommend the vertical repair only because of your type of exercising.
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March 9, 2023
Answer: Vertical Plication + Horizontal Plication During Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question regarding if vertical and horizontal plication is necessary during your abdominoplasty. I usually perform vertical plication and my patients that snatches their waistline by 2-6 inches alone. Especially if you are healthy and heavily involved in sports, I think a vertical plication will suffice.
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March 9, 2023
Answer: Vertical Plication + Horizontal Plication During Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question regarding if vertical and horizontal plication is necessary during your abdominoplasty. I usually perform vertical plication and my patients that snatches their waistline by 2-6 inches alone. Especially if you are healthy and heavily involved in sports, I think a vertical plication will suffice.
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Answer: Vertical plication sufficient Dear Weddingplanner1234,From the description of your body, I would not recommend anything other than a vertical muscle plication. You don't say whether you have had multiple pregnancies, nor massive weight loss.The vertical plication repairs the split in the muscles caused by pregnancy or excessive intra abdominal fat (that has been lost). It is simply repairing or reconstructing the muscle to correct the defect. There is no defect in the horizontal plane that needs correcting. In my 27 years of experience I have not found the need to do a horizontal plication in a patient requiring an abdominoplasty, including any of my patients, some of who are super fit athletes.I hope this information is helpful.
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Answer: Vertical plication sufficient Dear Weddingplanner1234,From the description of your body, I would not recommend anything other than a vertical muscle plication. You don't say whether you have had multiple pregnancies, nor massive weight loss.The vertical plication repairs the split in the muscles caused by pregnancy or excessive intra abdominal fat (that has been lost). It is simply repairing or reconstructing the muscle to correct the defect. There is no defect in the horizontal plane that needs correcting. In my 27 years of experience I have not found the need to do a horizontal plication in a patient requiring an abdominoplasty, including any of my patients, some of who are super fit athletes.I hope this information is helpful.
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April 15, 2023
Answer: Plication depends on abdominal wall laxity The use of vertical plication or vertical and horizontal plication really depends on the degree of laxity of the abdominal wall, not as a preventive measure for expected intense activity. Some may advocate the use of mesh, which most board-certified plastic surgeons would consider excessive even if absorbable mesh is used.
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April 15, 2023
Answer: Plication depends on abdominal wall laxity The use of vertical plication or vertical and horizontal plication really depends on the degree of laxity of the abdominal wall, not as a preventive measure for expected intense activity. Some may advocate the use of mesh, which most board-certified plastic surgeons would consider excessive even if absorbable mesh is used.
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