Hi I went to a plastic surgeon to get a quote on a tummy tuck and she said I could go with a regular tummy tuck or extended tummy tuck if I choose regular my sides could be good with exercise my only concern is if I go with a regular tummy tuck (to avoid longer scar) will the exercise fix my love handles? And will I have extra skin hanging ?
March 20, 2018
Answer: Extended gives the best result I would recommend the extended incision and possibly some liposuction to get the best result. The little extra length on the scar is well worth the improvement that you get in contour. Many modern board certified plastic surgeons will work to place the incision low on your abdomen so that it is hidden in the underwear line and it will fade dramatically over several years. I would not want to risk getting the best result to have a shorter scar. Best of luck on your Journey.
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March 20, 2018
Answer: Extended gives the best result I would recommend the extended incision and possibly some liposuction to get the best result. The little extra length on the scar is well worth the improvement that you get in contour. Many modern board certified plastic surgeons will work to place the incision low on your abdomen so that it is hidden in the underwear line and it will fade dramatically over several years. I would not want to risk getting the best result to have a shorter scar. Best of luck on your Journey.
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April 23, 2018
Answer: "Extended" tummy tuck Twenty years ago no one differentiated between tummy tuck and extended tummy tuck. Basically, the longer the incision the more skin you can excise. No patient has the same length incision, the operation should be tailored to the patient. That was the long answer, short answer, you look like you need a longer incision. Good luck, Jane
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April 23, 2018
Answer: "Extended" tummy tuck Twenty years ago no one differentiated between tummy tuck and extended tummy tuck. Basically, the longer the incision the more skin you can excise. No patient has the same length incision, the operation should be tailored to the patient. That was the long answer, short answer, you look like you need a longer incision. Good luck, Jane
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