Will a full tummy tuck be enough or do I need an extended tummy tuck? (Photo)

Hi there, thank you for your question. I think you are an excellent canidate for a standard abdominoplasty with flank liposuction. I always reccomend reaching your goal weight prior to surgery. You should schedule an in-person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon!

Hello, your skin excess requires an extended tummy tuck and your scar may reach the back side a little not to cause dog-ears, because you a serious skin excess on the midline and that would be removed. Lipo to upper abdomen and flanks is also recommended by me. Regards.

Thank you for your question. If you can manage to lose more weight, you're likely to achieve better results from your tummy tuck. With regard to your abdomen, I'd definitely recommend an extended tummy tuck. If your hips and buttocks also concern you, you may want to consider a 360 circumferential lower body lift, which includes a hip lift, buttock lift, and tummy tuck.

If you opt for a regular tummy tuck and not an extended one, you may end up with 'dog ears' at the sides. I'd also suggest muscle plication to achieve a flat tummy, especially after your significant weight loss of 70+ lbs. Therefore, my recommendation would be either an extended tummy tuck or a 360 circumferential lower body lift. Congratulations on your weight loss, and I wish you the best of luck.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen