Is There a Procedure to Pull Skin on Upper Abs?

July 1, 2009
Asked By:amanda t. in 10304

I had a Mini tummy tuck 5 years ago with some Liposuction on my upper abs. My abdominal muscles are in very good shape, however, I now have some loose skin and dimpling on my upper abs.I have heard about reverse tummy tucks. Is there a procedure to just pull the skin on my upper abs (no fat removal, no muscle repair)? Help!

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January 9, 2011

Answer: Reverse tummy tuck to correct loose UPPER abdominal skin without muscle repair

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 9, 2011

Answer: Reverse tummy tuck to correct loose UPPER abdominal skin without muscle repair

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 2, 2009

Answer: Mini tummy tucks led to the idea of reverse tummy tuck, bad idea!

George Marosan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 2, 2009

Answer: Mini tummy tucks led to the idea of reverse tummy tuck, bad idea!

George Marosan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 1, 2011

Answer: Reverse vs. full tummy tuck

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Answer: Reverse vs. full tummy tuck

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November 9, 2010

Answer: Reverse tummy tuck

November 9, 2010

Answer: Reverse tummy tuck

July 3, 2009

Answer: No

July 3, 2009

Answer: No

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