What can be done so that my figure in the 1st puc resembles the 2nd pic?
Answer: Waist definition after tummy tuck. Anatomically it is not possible for you to have the waist in the photo you show, as your hip to waist ratio and bone structure is not the same.However, don't despair. I have seen patients the have had a tummy tuck that did not have liposuction at the same time, with a similar result as yours. When these patients come back and have liposuction of the posterior flanks after the tummy tuck, they often have dramatic improvement of the waist line.Yours,Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACS
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Answer: Waist definition after tummy tuck. Anatomically it is not possible for you to have the waist in the photo you show, as your hip to waist ratio and bone structure is not the same.However, don't despair. I have seen patients the have had a tummy tuck that did not have liposuction at the same time, with a similar result as yours. When these patients come back and have liposuction of the posterior flanks after the tummy tuck, they often have dramatic improvement of the waist line.Yours,Jon M. Grazer, MD, MPH, FACS
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January 20, 2015
Answer: Unhappy with results of full tummy tuck. My waist is undefined and boxy with 0 definition Liposuction of the waist area with fat transfer to the hips would be a way to dramatically improve your proportions. I
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January 20, 2015
Answer: Unhappy with results of full tummy tuck. My waist is undefined and boxy with 0 definition Liposuction of the waist area with fat transfer to the hips would be a way to dramatically improve your proportions. I
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January 19, 2015
Answer: Realistic expectations after Tummy tuck Without being able to review your preoperative photographs or a preoperative examination it would be impossible to get an opinion on how successful or tummy tuck procedure was. It would appear that you may have some improve results with liposuction but again it is important to have an examination to see if this is correct. Ideal photos shown more of a woman that was much thinner and with a different body type than yours.
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January 19, 2015
Answer: Realistic expectations after Tummy tuck Without being able to review your preoperative photographs or a preoperative examination it would be impossible to get an opinion on how successful or tummy tuck procedure was. It would appear that you may have some improve results with liposuction but again it is important to have an examination to see if this is correct. Ideal photos shown more of a woman that was much thinner and with a different body type than yours.
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January 19, 2015
Answer: Unhappy with results of full tummy tuck. My waist is undefined and boxy with 0 definition You appear to have a very nice result for your body type. You do not have the same type body as the picture of the desired result. This photo also looks like it has been photoshopped to exaggerate her curves. I'm not sure it is a realistic image or a realistic goal. Further weight loss and exercising will improve your results so that you can have your best possible body.
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January 19, 2015
Answer: Unhappy with results of full tummy tuck. My waist is undefined and boxy with 0 definition You appear to have a very nice result for your body type. You do not have the same type body as the picture of the desired result. This photo also looks like it has been photoshopped to exaggerate her curves. I'm not sure it is a realistic image or a realistic goal. Further weight loss and exercising will improve your results so that you can have your best possible body.
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January 19, 2015
Answer: Unhappy with results of full tummy tuck. My waist is undefined and boxy with 0 definition Based on the one frontal photo, it appears that you had a standard abdominoplasty without any or minimal liposuction. Your incision seems high as well. You might not be able to achieve as small a waistline as your wish photo, but this cannot be determined looking at this single view two dimensional photo. The wish photo has nice definition of the abdominal wall, with definition of the underlying muscle, giving a three dimensional view with the shadowing that it creates. To get similar results, you need VASER liposculpting of your abdomen, back, waist hips and thighs. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Not all plastic surgeons feel comfortable with tummy tuck and liposuction at the same time, so it is important to choose the right surgeon and discuss your wishes prior to surgery to avoid the predicament you are in. You should always review the surgeon's previous patient photo file with the same body habitus as yours and see if you like what they can achieve surgically and artistically. Good luck.
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January 19, 2015
Answer: Unhappy with results of full tummy tuck. My waist is undefined and boxy with 0 definition Based on the one frontal photo, it appears that you had a standard abdominoplasty without any or minimal liposuction. Your incision seems high as well. You might not be able to achieve as small a waistline as your wish photo, but this cannot be determined looking at this single view two dimensional photo. The wish photo has nice definition of the abdominal wall, with definition of the underlying muscle, giving a three dimensional view with the shadowing that it creates. To get similar results, you need VASER liposculpting of your abdomen, back, waist hips and thighs. See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Not all plastic surgeons feel comfortable with tummy tuck and liposuction at the same time, so it is important to choose the right surgeon and discuss your wishes prior to surgery to avoid the predicament you are in. You should always review the surgeon's previous patient photo file with the same body habitus as yours and see if you like what they can achieve surgically and artistically. Good luck.
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