Will a fleur-de-lis incision after additional weight loss post lower body lift be ok? (Photo)

Dear Naynay899,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thanks for your question! 30lbs is quite a bit of weight and could potentially affect your results. I would suggest consulting with your surgeon and getting their opinion. Best of luck!

I would not recommend a fleur de lis but would recommend redoing your tummy tuck. If you are not planning future pregnancies, I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I think the best bet to get you a more defined waist would involve 3 things

1) Be your best maintainable weight

2) Some liposuction of the waist and the vertical scar if you want to trade t for a better shape

3) Possible re-visiting the muscle repair at the time of the vertical

If my link come through look under Lower Body Lift, Cases 2, 4, and 5

I have never needed to do the fdl tummy tuck. I think it offers very little benefit and the risk of healing problems is greater

Your surgeon may need to utilize the lower abdominal incision to remove excess skin with more weight loss. Your surgeon can discuss what you need with you.

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! As you are planning to lose additional weight, it is best to do so before having surgery. This will give your surgeon the best opportunity to maximize your results. Typically small weight fluctuations +/-10 pounds) will not cause significant impact, however you are planning closer to 30 pounds.

Even with the nicely posted photos very hard to advise without either in person or virtual examination. I think re excision of vertical scar with tightening could be the answer. But needs better examination. If done in certified office surgery suite fee $7,000, Ambulatory center $10,000. Out patient or 24 hour outpatient hospital $16,000.

Adding the fleur-de-lis incision is a judgment call. In many ways it tends to be very visible, and is in many ways a big drawback.
There’s no right or wrong answer. It’s a balancing act between how much the horizontal skin laxity bothers you and how you feel about having a vertical scar.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD