I already had upper abdomen and waist lipo 4 months ago and am having my tummy tuck consultation in December. Just curious on opinions on if I’ll have a regular tummy tuck or an extended one? Will all the fat below the belly button be removed? Also what’s with the protruding line in the middle of my abdomen?
Answer: Candidate for regular or extended tummy tuck Eclectic570526, it looks like you had great success with your upper abdomen and waist liposuction. Based on our photos a full abdominoplasty may be suitable for you as opposed to an extended. All of the skin and fat below your belly button would be removed. the extension, if chosen, would serve to tighten the flanks/love handle area to reduce skin looseness and its tendency to lap over a waistband. You may have weakening of your abdominal muscles which would require tightening that layer, but it is also possible that you have abdominal herniation. It will be best to wait for your evaluation in December for a full and thorough evaluation., Hope this helps!
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Answer: Candidate for regular or extended tummy tuck Eclectic570526, it looks like you had great success with your upper abdomen and waist liposuction. Based on our photos a full abdominoplasty may be suitable for you as opposed to an extended. All of the skin and fat below your belly button would be removed. the extension, if chosen, would serve to tighten the flanks/love handle area to reduce skin looseness and its tendency to lap over a waistband. You may have weakening of your abdominal muscles which would require tightening that layer, but it is also possible that you have abdominal herniation. It will be best to wait for your evaluation in December for a full and thorough evaluation., Hope this helps!
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January 10, 2023
Answer: Abdomen You will probably need an extended abdominoplasty to pick up all the excess skin. However, you should do very well. The line is a natural indentation from your anatomy which when the muscles are brought back together will be less noticeable. This area can darken during pregnancy and may remain dark.
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January 10, 2023
Answer: Abdomen You will probably need an extended abdominoplasty to pick up all the excess skin. However, you should do very well. The line is a natural indentation from your anatomy which when the muscles are brought back together will be less noticeable. This area can darken during pregnancy and may remain dark.
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October 31, 2022
Answer: Would I be a candidate for a regular tummy tuck or should I prepare for an extended tummy tuck? Thank you for your pictures and questions. There is no question that you need maximal skin removal. And to be honest, there is not really a specific or distinct difference between a "standard" and an "extended" tummy tuck in my opinion. It is all customized to a patient's needs and how far one needs to extend the incision to correct and remove skin laxity/redundancy. In your case, I would suspect that to remove the maximal skin, the incision might need to be carried out past the hip or you might even be best served with a body lift for additional posterior skin removal. Only an exam and discussion with your surgeon will tell for sure.
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October 31, 2022
Answer: Would I be a candidate for a regular tummy tuck or should I prepare for an extended tummy tuck? Thank you for your pictures and questions. There is no question that you need maximal skin removal. And to be honest, there is not really a specific or distinct difference between a "standard" and an "extended" tummy tuck in my opinion. It is all customized to a patient's needs and how far one needs to extend the incision to correct and remove skin laxity/redundancy. In your case, I would suspect that to remove the maximal skin, the incision might need to be carried out past the hip or you might even be best served with a body lift for additional posterior skin removal. Only an exam and discussion with your surgeon will tell for sure.
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October 30, 2022
Answer: Full tummy tuck A full tummy tuck will most likely be sufficient for you. An extended tummy tuck would be recommended if you’d like to target your sides and back. However, it may not be needed depending on your goals.
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October 30, 2022
Answer: Full tummy tuck A full tummy tuck will most likely be sufficient for you. An extended tummy tuck would be recommended if you’d like to target your sides and back. However, it may not be needed depending on your goals.
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October 24, 2022
Answer: Would I be a candidate for a regular tummy tuck or should I prepare for an extended tummy tuck? In person exam is essential. Based on limited photos- you appear to be a good candidate for an Extended Abdominoplasty. In the right experienced hands you can expect a very pleasing result. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS and review all the details of the procedure during your consultation
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October 24, 2022
Answer: Would I be a candidate for a regular tummy tuck or should I prepare for an extended tummy tuck? In person exam is essential. Based on limited photos- you appear to be a good candidate for an Extended Abdominoplasty. In the right experienced hands you can expect a very pleasing result. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS and review all the details of the procedure during your consultation
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