I have a tummy tuck scheduled but during the consultation the surgeon mentioned I have visceral fat and there’s only so much she could do. I also have a hernia. Based on my photo, is it too much visceral fat? I really tried to lose the weight and I’m pretty skin everywhere else. Should I still do the surgery? I’m feeling very discouraged.
February 14, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck with mesh Unfortunately, you have not told us your height and weight. However, you have a large umbilical hernia and your abdomen is protruding anteriorly. 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.
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February 14, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck with mesh Unfortunately, you have not told us your height and weight. However, you have a large umbilical hernia and your abdomen is protruding anteriorly. 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.
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February 14, 2022
Answer: Visceral Fat and Tummy Tuck Hello! Your photos indicate that there is abdominal wall laxity (bulging) and an 'outie' belly button which is relatively low on the overall wall. Your flanks are really good! It is very hard to know how much internal fat (visceral fat) there is. A helpful way to test this is to push on the abdomen near your belly button and see how much this goes in. You will be able to tell how 'firm' the abdominal wall is. But based on the back and flanks, I suspect you have appropriate laxity. I definitely defer to your board certified plastic surgeon. I believe that you will benefit from a tummy tuck. The question is how much. And from these photos, I believe that you will get a fairly good tightening. A plastic surgeon is only able to tighten the abdominal wall musculature as much as your body allows - meaning there is a point at which the sutures will begin to pull through the fascia (tissue). Another benefit from the tummy tuck is that the belly button area should be improve and returned to an 'innie.' Lastly, you should be able to get rid of a lot of that excess lower abdominal skin. Best of luck! I am very hopeful that you will have a nice result! Respectfully, Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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February 14, 2022
Answer: Visceral Fat and Tummy Tuck Hello! Your photos indicate that there is abdominal wall laxity (bulging) and an 'outie' belly button which is relatively low on the overall wall. Your flanks are really good! It is very hard to know how much internal fat (visceral fat) there is. A helpful way to test this is to push on the abdomen near your belly button and see how much this goes in. You will be able to tell how 'firm' the abdominal wall is. But based on the back and flanks, I suspect you have appropriate laxity. I definitely defer to your board certified plastic surgeon. I believe that you will benefit from a tummy tuck. The question is how much. And from these photos, I believe that you will get a fairly good tightening. A plastic surgeon is only able to tighten the abdominal wall musculature as much as your body allows - meaning there is a point at which the sutures will begin to pull through the fascia (tissue). Another benefit from the tummy tuck is that the belly button area should be improve and returned to an 'innie.' Lastly, you should be able to get rid of a lot of that excess lower abdominal skin. Best of luck! I am very hopeful that you will have a nice result! Respectfully, Jules A Feledy, Jr, MD American Board of Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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February 13, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for the question. Based on the photos, you are going to see a big improved after your tummy tuck. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.
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February 13, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for the question. Based on the photos, you are going to see a big improved after your tummy tuck. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.
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