I had a tummy tuck 2 years ago. Now I have large love handles that will not go away with exercise. The skin is loose. What type of procedure would be best to correct this?
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There are several options of tummy tuck after massive weight loss. A “standard” abdominoplasty usually removed skin downward with scars ending at the hips. An extended tummy tuck may include remove the front abdominal and flank excess skin. A lower body lift extended the abdomen and lower bac...
You may benefit from a mini tummy tuck where a very low incision is made, is small and can take in the slack skin. At the same time, the area can be liposucted as well.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Hello dear. Yes, you may be a candidate for a tummy tuck, provided special medical precautions are taken and the procedure is performed in a hospital setting with coordination between the hematologist, plastic surgeon, and anesthesiologist. However, liposuction 360 is generally not recommended...