Hi! In July of this year I scheduled an extended tummy tuck to be performed in January, but as I get closer to my goal weight, I am starting to get nervous I will require more. Should I switch providers for a 360 tummy tuck? My provider only offers mini, standard and extended. So far I am down 87 lbs, and I still have 30ish Ibs to go! I've had 2 kids and fluctuated weight gains and losses significantly. I'm scheduled for a breast lift, flank lipo and extended tuck. My backside is concerning too.
February 10, 2025
Answer: Best option would be a 360 tummy tuck. Thank you for your photos. Congratulations on your weight loss. It is my experience that patients who have lost near 100 pounds have enough laxity of the skin circumferentially around their body that the only way to adequately contour their abdomen, flanks, back and buttocks is a 360 tummy tuck. Your extended tummy tuck would go well past the midline of your flank onto your back and the small extension of the incision across your back would maximize your contour with no additional increase in your recovery time, etc. Meet with a surgeon who performs a 360 tummy tuck to get a clear discussion of all your best options.
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February 10, 2025
Answer: Best option would be a 360 tummy tuck. Thank you for your photos. Congratulations on your weight loss. It is my experience that patients who have lost near 100 pounds have enough laxity of the skin circumferentially around their body that the only way to adequately contour their abdomen, flanks, back and buttocks is a 360 tummy tuck. Your extended tummy tuck would go well past the midline of your flank onto your back and the small extension of the incision across your back would maximize your contour with no additional increase in your recovery time, etc. Meet with a surgeon who performs a 360 tummy tuck to get a clear discussion of all your best options.
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February 2, 2025
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear JolynManning,
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February 2, 2025
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear JolynManning,
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