Would I get good results from a regular tummy tuck or is a fleur de lis necessary? (Photo)

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I had one surgeon recommend a fleur de lis tummy tuck, but would I be happy enough with a regular tummy tuck? He also recommended a vertical incision to the mons area. Not sure about it

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your photograph is inadequate.  I would need photographs of the front and side views of the upper and lower abdomen to give an accurate answer.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Your picture is insufficient to make a quality assessment.
We need to see your entire abdomen.
We also need to know your history in regards to pregnancies and weight loss.
I’m not a fan of adding a vertical scar a.k.a. fleur-de-lis Tammy Tuck pattern. If someone has access skin, it’s better to do an extended or wraparound tummy tuck.
I suggest your first good body pictures of yourself and bring those with you to use as a reference during any in person consultation.
Next ask providers to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before and after pictures of previous patients who had similar body characteristics and
 Don’t go by memory, but instead have pictures of yourself to use as reference.
I would recommend consulting with several providers before selecting a surgeon.
The more consultations you have the more likely you are to find a better provider for your needs.
If a tummy talk Isn’t done well then it’s unlikely you’re going to be able to revise it to improve the outcome.
You get one shot of doing this procedure correctly.
Do not assume that someone was born certified in plastic surgery with some good reviews has mastered this procedure without getting confirmation by seeing lots and lots of before and after pictures and
 Ask the provider how many of these procedures they’ve done on people who have similar body characteristics
That should tell you how many before and after pictures they should have it their disposal.
When in doubt slow down and scheduled more consultations
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Would I get good results from a regular tummy tuck or is a fleur de lis necessary? (Photo)

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