I would prefer not to create a vertical incision.
Answer: Extend bra-line back lift to underneath breasts/around torso to remove loose skin in upper abdomen Yes, this would be a reverse TT or abdominoplasty. However this is not an optimal surgery. And it does not replace a vertical scar procedure in a person who needs it.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Loose Skin on Abdomen It would be helpful to see pictures. I am not sure if your primary concern is the upper stomach or your bra line. Typically for excessive skin on the abdomen after massive weight loss a "T" incision is made (a combination of a vertical and horizontal incision and the abdomen). If this is not done, adequate skin removal may not occur. At times, the top of the inverted "T" incision can have another horizontal incision right under the breast creating two horizontal incisions. One at the bikini and one right below the breast. I don't thing a torso incision as you have described will end up removing a large portion of skin on the upper abdomen AND result in good cosmetic outcome. I hope this helps. Feel free to post pictures if you would like further suggestions. Dr. Dillon
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Answer: Loose Skin on Abdomen It would be helpful to see pictures. I am not sure if your primary concern is the upper stomach or your bra line. Typically for excessive skin on the abdomen after massive weight loss a "T" incision is made (a combination of a vertical and horizontal incision and the abdomen). If this is not done, adequate skin removal may not occur. At times, the top of the inverted "T" incision can have another horizontal incision right under the breast creating two horizontal incisions. One at the bikini and one right below the breast. I don't thing a torso incision as you have described will end up removing a large portion of skin on the upper abdomen AND result in good cosmetic outcome. I hope this helps. Feel free to post pictures if you would like further suggestions. Dr. Dillon
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June 19, 2017
Answer: Bra strap lift upper back lift back fat back skin upper abdomen skin upper abdominal fat Hi Set550, Thank you for your question regarding extending anteriorly a bra line back lift around the torso and underneath the breast to remove upper stomach skin. Back lifts are commonly done to remove excess skin and fat of the upper back. Some people also call this a 360-circumferential upper body lift. The upper body lift gets rid of the skin and fat of the back, sides, and upper abdomen. If you have excess back skin, the bra strap incision certainly can be extended underneath the breast and even meet in the front between the breasts. This procedure is called a circumferential upper body lift. On the front side, it is also called a reverse abdominoplasty or reverse tummy tuck. The 360-circumferential upper body lift is extremely effective to remove not only excess skin and fat of the upper abdomen, but also the lateral torso and upper and mid back. If you have any more questions regarding the bra strap lift, back lift, back reduction, or reverse tummy tuck, please contact my office. Please seek an experience board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in the bra lift, upper back lift, and the reverse tummy tuck. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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Answer: Bra strap lift upper back lift back fat back skin upper abdomen skin upper abdominal fat Hi Set550, Thank you for your question regarding extending anteriorly a bra line back lift around the torso and underneath the breast to remove upper stomach skin. Back lifts are commonly done to remove excess skin and fat of the upper back. Some people also call this a 360-circumferential upper body lift. The upper body lift gets rid of the skin and fat of the back, sides, and upper abdomen. If you have excess back skin, the bra strap incision certainly can be extended underneath the breast and even meet in the front between the breasts. This procedure is called a circumferential upper body lift. On the front side, it is also called a reverse abdominoplasty or reverse tummy tuck. The 360-circumferential upper body lift is extremely effective to remove not only excess skin and fat of the upper abdomen, but also the lateral torso and upper and mid back. If you have any more questions regarding the bra strap lift, back lift, back reduction, or reverse tummy tuck, please contact my office. Please seek an experience board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in the bra lift, upper back lift, and the reverse tummy tuck. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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June 15, 2017
Answer: Bra line back lift / reverse abdominoplasty Thanks for your question. To get the lift on the front, you would need what is called a reverse abdominoplasty. This can then be connected to the bra line back lift. The downside of the reverse abdominoplasty is that the incision crosses the breast bone and this incision may be noticeable in certain clothing. Without pictures, it is difficult to say whether this procedure is appropriate. Best of luck.
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Answer: Bra line back lift / reverse abdominoplasty Thanks for your question. To get the lift on the front, you would need what is called a reverse abdominoplasty. This can then be connected to the bra line back lift. The downside of the reverse abdominoplasty is that the incision crosses the breast bone and this incision may be noticeable in certain clothing. Without pictures, it is difficult to say whether this procedure is appropriate. Best of luck.
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Answer: Bra line back lift Thank you for your question.The bra line backlift can be combined with a procedure to remove skin from the upper abdomen. The abdominal component is called a reverse abdominoplasty. The incision is in the natural fold of the breast and is usually hidden by the breast. When there is significant upper abdominal skin the incision may need to cross the breast bone between the breasts.Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate you and discuss the possibilities.Good luck and I hope this was helpful.
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Answer: Bra line back lift Thank you for your question.The bra line backlift can be combined with a procedure to remove skin from the upper abdomen. The abdominal component is called a reverse abdominoplasty. The incision is in the natural fold of the breast and is usually hidden by the breast. When there is significant upper abdominal skin the incision may need to cross the breast bone between the breasts.Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon to evaluate you and discuss the possibilities.Good luck and I hope this was helpful.
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