Hi, Is it theoretically possible to do a floating TT while pulling any (very small) amounts of skin above the Umbilicus to a breast lift, essentially with the goal of keeping the belly button in a more natural position?
November 20, 2022
Answer: Not the best option Hi redjai, If I'm understanding your question, you're asking about a tummy tuck with a floating belly button (a "mini" tummy tuck), combined with a reverse tummy tuck, which would hike excess upper abdominal skin up onto the lower pole of the breast, or remove that excess skin through an incision under the breast. I'd be concerned about this combination of procedures, particularly from the perspective of blood supply--in this combination, you'd be removing all of the blood vessels coming through the six pack muscles and into the skin, and the peri-costal perforators (from the rib margin) as well. This surgery would leave your entire abdominal area attached on only the blood supply coming in from the sides. That alone would be concerning about insufficient blood supply, and there's no way liposuction to the flanks could be done concurrently. I wouldn't recommend this combination of procedures. Hope this helps. Best,Christopher Pannucci MD MSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington
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November 20, 2022
Answer: Not the best option Hi redjai, If I'm understanding your question, you're asking about a tummy tuck with a floating belly button (a "mini" tummy tuck), combined with a reverse tummy tuck, which would hike excess upper abdominal skin up onto the lower pole of the breast, or remove that excess skin through an incision under the breast. I'd be concerned about this combination of procedures, particularly from the perspective of blood supply--in this combination, you'd be removing all of the blood vessels coming through the six pack muscles and into the skin, and the peri-costal perforators (from the rib margin) as well. This surgery would leave your entire abdominal area attached on only the blood supply coming in from the sides. That alone would be concerning about insufficient blood supply, and there's no way liposuction to the flanks could be done concurrently. I wouldn't recommend this combination of procedures. Hope this helps. Best,Christopher Pannucci MD MSBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington
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September 14, 2022
Answer: A breast lift would not fix excess skin above the belly button It is difficult to know what to recommend without photographs or an examination. I am assuming what you mean by a floating tummy tuck is an umbilical float procedure. This is where there are no incisions made around the belly button, and it is pulled down with the skin during a tummy tuck. That technique is generally recommended only if there is not significant excess skin of the tummy. Unfortunately, a breast lift cannot tighten the upper tummy skin above the belly button. I would recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best tummy tuck technique for you.
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September 14, 2022
Answer: A breast lift would not fix excess skin above the belly button It is difficult to know what to recommend without photographs or an examination. I am assuming what you mean by a floating tummy tuck is an umbilical float procedure. This is where there are no incisions made around the belly button, and it is pulled down with the skin during a tummy tuck. That technique is generally recommended only if there is not significant excess skin of the tummy. Unfortunately, a breast lift cannot tighten the upper tummy skin above the belly button. I would recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best tummy tuck technique for you.
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