Waist Cinching / Internal Corset?

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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

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

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.

Waist Cinching / Internal Corset?

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Answer: Waist Cinching

Answer: There are variations on fascia repair at the time of abdominoplasty.

Answer: There are variations on fascia repair at the time of abdominoplasty.

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Waist Cinching / Internal Corset?

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Answer: Waist Cinching

Answer: Waist Cinching

Answer: There are variations on fascia repair at the time of abdominoplasty.

Answer: There are variations on fascia repair at the time of abdominoplasty.

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