Waist Cinching / Internal Corset?

Question

I have seen several after pictures of tummy tucks with waist cinching/ internal corset. I love the results of these pictures!! Is this a "special" type of suturing technique?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The abdominal wall should be reconstructed anatomically by correcting diastasis. A nonanatomic corset or undue tightening has the potential to create undue and prolonged abdominal pain, prolonged recovery, increased abdominal compartment pressure, reduced lung expansion, increased pressure on the pelvic venous structures and implications on DVT. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tucks each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Rigo J. Mendoza, MD · Answer

This is the same thing that some people refer to as muscle repair. Basically you are reconstruction the abdominal wall to treat diastasis (separation), or the muscle. There are different techniques based on surgeon preference.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

There are several different ways to tighten the abdomen depending on the patient's anatomy. An experienced Plastic surgeon should be able to choose the right one for you.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Generally the type of fascia repair is decided in the operating room when the areas of deterioration have been identified. There are different ways to repair the fascia depending on surgical philosophy in the specific anatomic problem.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

A major part of any standard abdominoplasty is a repair of the anterior abdominal fascia. While there are many techniques described for performing this repair they all have the same effect of narrowing the waist and creating that sought after hour glass figure.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

An "Internal corset" refers to the suture tightening of the abdominal musculature. There are a variety of techniques that are used to achieve the flattening of the abdominal bulging and to accentuate the waist. Which method is utilized depends on the patient's anatomy and the surgeon's experience and preference to achieve a desired outcome.

	Liposuction of selected areas is often performed in conjunction with the abdominoplasty to further improve the appearance of the waist.

	Robert Singer, MD  FACS

	La Jolla, California

Ramon Navarro, MD · Answer

yes  you might realize it  but  besides a  nice lypo should be done in order  to lessen the waist perhaps  if  you want the excess fatty tissue  might  be reimplanted  into your butts

	si se puede  realizar el corse interno pero ademas  una lypo y la grasa  ademas se podria  implantar en tus gluteos

Lisa M. DiFrancesco, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. There are several suturing techniques which can create optimal waist tightening. Typically the patient is evaluated during surgery to determine which areas would benefit the most and which technique will give the best results.

Waist Cinching / Internal Corset?

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