Hello, I am 28 years old and 4’11 i have had 3 sections and have a 4 finger ab seperation. i am 113 pounds, and my highest weight has been 180. I wasfirst quoted for an extended tummy tuck, breast lift and implants. they then said i should probably get a fleur de lis instead of the extended. I really do not want the vertical scar. What would be your recommendations?
Answer: Tummy Tuck - Extended lipoabdominoplasty after weight loss and pregnancies thank you for posting your question. Based on your pictures, an extended lipoabdominoplasty with muscle tightening will give you a huge improvement. There might be some remaining loose skin, but there will be also no vertical scar. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck - Extended lipoabdominoplasty after weight loss and pregnancies thank you for posting your question. Based on your pictures, an extended lipoabdominoplasty with muscle tightening will give you a huge improvement. There might be some remaining loose skin, but there will be also no vertical scar. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Avoiding a vertical scar and options Thank you for your photos. I would agree that an extended tummy tuck with diastasis repair would be required to remove the horizontal laxity of your abdomen. Whether to include a vertical incision is entirely up to you. The vertical incision is used to tighten the upper and mid abdominal skin in patients with a large amount of skin laxity, and also helps to narrow the waistline. However, it is only an option, not a requirement. if you choose not to have the vertical incision, the trade-off is that your upper and mid abdominal skin may be slightly looser. You appear to have enough redundant breast skin and tissue that you may consider having your breast lift done first, allowing the lift to settle and achieve its final resting position prior to adding an implant. Performing a breast augmentation and a breast lift at the same time has a higher incidence of requiring a revisional surgery as the breast tissue relaxes and slides off the implant. Speak with your plastic surgeon about these options and which one would be safest for you.
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Answer: Avoiding a vertical scar and options Thank you for your photos. I would agree that an extended tummy tuck with diastasis repair would be required to remove the horizontal laxity of your abdomen. Whether to include a vertical incision is entirely up to you. The vertical incision is used to tighten the upper and mid abdominal skin in patients with a large amount of skin laxity, and also helps to narrow the waistline. However, it is only an option, not a requirement. if you choose not to have the vertical incision, the trade-off is that your upper and mid abdominal skin may be slightly looser. You appear to have enough redundant breast skin and tissue that you may consider having your breast lift done first, allowing the lift to settle and achieve its final resting position prior to adding an implant. Performing a breast augmentation and a breast lift at the same time has a higher incidence of requiring a revisional surgery as the breast tissue relaxes and slides off the implant. Speak with your plastic surgeon about these options and which one would be safest for you.
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April 14, 2025
Answer: Which tummy tuck technique would be best while avoiding a vertical scar? (photos) Thanks so much for your question,
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April 14, 2025
Answer: Which tummy tuck technique would be best while avoiding a vertical scar? (photos) Thanks so much for your question,
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April 9, 2025
Answer: Extended Tummy Tuck or Lower Body Lift Thank you for your question. An extended tummy tuck or possibly even a lower body lift (circumferential tummy tuck) would likely be the best option for your situation, as it effectively addresses the lower abdomen and the flanks and allows for the repair of the abdominal separation. It will also avoid the drawbacks of the fleur-de-lis tummy tuck, which would leave a vertical scar down the center of your abdomen. A detailed consultation with your surgeon is essential to discuss your options and ensure the procedure aligns with your goals of avoiding vertical scarring while achieving the best possible results.
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April 9, 2025
Answer: Extended Tummy Tuck or Lower Body Lift Thank you for your question. An extended tummy tuck or possibly even a lower body lift (circumferential tummy tuck) would likely be the best option for your situation, as it effectively addresses the lower abdomen and the flanks and allows for the repair of the abdominal separation. It will also avoid the drawbacks of the fleur-de-lis tummy tuck, which would leave a vertical scar down the center of your abdomen. A detailed consultation with your surgeon is essential to discuss your options and ensure the procedure aligns with your goals of avoiding vertical scarring while achieving the best possible results.
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March 24, 2025
Answer: You’ll need vertical scar tummy tuck Hi, according to your pictures, we can surely say that without vertical scar, you can’t get rid of the excess skin. In my opinion your benefits from this surgery will be much more than discomfort caused by scars
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March 24, 2025
Answer: You’ll need vertical scar tummy tuck Hi, according to your pictures, we can surely say that without vertical scar, you can’t get rid of the excess skin. In my opinion your benefits from this surgery will be much more than discomfort caused by scars
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March 12, 2025
Answer: Mommy makeover "I do not recommend the Fleur-de-Lis technique in your case. Instead, an extended tummy tuck or a belt lift would be the most suitable options. A belt lift offers the advantage of lifting the buttocks while also being a less traumatic procedure. Additionally, an interior muscle repair will be performed.
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March 12, 2025
Answer: Mommy makeover "I do not recommend the Fleur-de-Lis technique in your case. Instead, an extended tummy tuck or a belt lift would be the most suitable options. A belt lift offers the advantage of lifting the buttocks while also being a less traumatic procedure. Additionally, an interior muscle repair will be performed.
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