Is fleur de lis tummy tuck more painful than a regular tummy tuck?

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I had gastric bypass and have lost 200lbs. I want the tummy tuck but the surgeon said she to the amount of excess skin the fluer de lis tummy tuck would be my best option. Is the recovery time/ pain different than a regular tummy tuck?

Ricardo Vega, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Congratulations on your weight loss! There is no more pain difference between regular tummy tuck and fleur de lis, the difference is you would have a vertical scar instead, you may feel a bit numb the stomach area due to the muscle tightening but it is quiet the same pain tolerance, I suggest seeking a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss details. Best of luck!

Robert J. Spies, MD · Answer

Both tummy tucks hurt because of the muscle tightening below the skin.  Adding a long vertical incision in the midline may add a bit more pain to the skin but not much more.  Ask your surgeon if she is using Exparel to help lessen post-operative pain.  It does work.

William Bruno, MD · Answer

A regular tummy tuck and a fleur de lis tummy tuck are very similar in the pain even though the fleur de lis requires more incisions. The muscle tightening that is done in each procedure is what typically causes the most pain. If you have had a 200 lb weight loss, you likely need more than a regular tummy tuck to give you the best contour.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

Not too much. Really the only difference is the extra scar up the midline of the abdomen. So from the more incision perspective yes, but I think it is minimal. I just did one a week ago and she did amazing. Not any more pain that a standard tummy tuck. Best of luck.

Paul H. Rhee, MD, FACS · Answer

The procedures are technically done with some differences, but the actual pain experience is similar with both.

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