Is there such thing as an hourglass tummy tuck? Are they done in Florida?

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They seem too good to be true. I see that only one man does them in Houston.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  There are many marketing tools used to differentiate one surgeon's practice from another in the hopes of creating a "niche." In most instances the differences are in name only.  Best thing is to see a couple of board certified plastic surgeons for treatment opinions and if they hold themselves to perform a procedure a particular way, ask them how it is different than the standard technique.

Marvin F. Shienbaum, MD · Answer

Yes, an hourglass tummy tuck consists of 3 combined procedures in one which are a tummy tuck, liposuction 360 & fat transfer commonly to the buttocks area. The tummy tuck will address the abdominal muscle repair and loose skin, liposuction will get rid of unwanted fat and the that extracted fat will be used to contour other parts of the body giving you an hourglass shape. Search for Hourglass Tummy Tuck in Florida and you should be able to find board certified surgeons in your area. Schedule an in person consult to have all your questions answered and provide you with real expectations.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

The hourglass tummy tuck- is misleading. It is a basic abdominoplasty with liposuction of the flanks, which we all do- plus fat transfer to the hips to create the illusion that there is an hourglass look, which means that the waste looks smaller then the hips. If you have a straight flank to hip anatomy- it is a challenge to create a larger hip to give the look of an hourglass. If you do not have the bone structure to support the hourglass look it will be a challenge to create it with fat transfer to the hip+ plus there will additional costs associated with fat transfer.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

It always amazes me how we try to give a new name to a standard procedure.Yes we do this and there are many surgeons who do.They may not call it an hourglass but the results are the same.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes if you like 'marketing names' for a standard TT with waist liposuction.............................

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