Lateral tension vs standard abdominoplasty?

Hello,Thanks for your question. I only do high lateral tension abdominoplasties, because this 'puts the abdomen  back' to a pre-pregnancy state as much as possible. You lost tension over the thighs as well as the pubic region and the waist got thick. These are all consequences of the pregnancies and need to be 'put back'. You should see a surgeon with at least ten years of experience with this.Hope this helps,Leland Deane MD FACSManhattan, Garden City, Babylon, NY

Short answer is no. There are several variations of lateral tension technique and patient anatomy and desires are all figured into the equation. The most important variable is the surgeon. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon with lots of experience with tummy tucks. Good luck!

Hello and thank you for your question. It really depends on your individual anatomy which approach is best.  If you are an appropriate candidate, a tummy tuck can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the
bikini line.  Your muscles can also be
plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you
specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have
had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The
most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I
recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic
surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon