I had a consult with a plastic surgeon and they recommended a FDL tummy tuck but said it was my choice . I do not like the scar of the FDL and not sure if that’s needed based up my current excess skin. Would like some additional opinions.
Answer: Fleur de lys You don’t need the fdl. Simple as that. Fdl tummy tucks are over recommended and people aren’t happy with them. Get another opinion.
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Answer: Fleur de lys You don’t need the fdl. Simple as that. Fdl tummy tucks are over recommended and people aren’t happy with them. Get another opinion.
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Answer: Fleur-de-lis vs Extended Abdominoplasty vs Circumferential Body lift From your photos, you seem like you'd be a reasonable candidate for either an extended abdominoplasty (where the low abdominal incision extends toward your flanks) or a circumferential body lift (where the incision extends 360 degrees). Both of these options would remove more skin than a traditional abdominoplasty and avoid a vertical scar.
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Answer: Fleur-de-lis vs Extended Abdominoplasty vs Circumferential Body lift From your photos, you seem like you'd be a reasonable candidate for either an extended abdominoplasty (where the low abdominal incision extends toward your flanks) or a circumferential body lift (where the incision extends 360 degrees). Both of these options would remove more skin than a traditional abdominoplasty and avoid a vertical scar.
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January 8, 2023
Answer: Extended Tummy tuck I think you can do an extended (around the back) tummy tuck and get a nice improvement without the vertical scar! See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good Luck!
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January 8, 2023
Answer: Extended Tummy tuck I think you can do an extended (around the back) tummy tuck and get a nice improvement without the vertical scar! See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Good Luck!
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November 17, 2022
Answer: Would Improve the Result You are certainly not alone in this feeling. Many women feel like the scarring from a fleur de lis abdominoplasty is a lot to undertake. However, there is no better procedure to maximize the contour of the anterior abdomen. The vertical scar allows the surgeon to most appropriately contour the skin above the belly button so that the abdomen is as "flat" as it can be when viewed from the side. Although this does leave a visible scar when not wearing clothes or when wearing a two piece bathing suit, it will greatly improve your contour in clothes, which is the main goal of most women undergoing this procedure.
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November 17, 2022
Answer: Would Improve the Result You are certainly not alone in this feeling. Many women feel like the scarring from a fleur de lis abdominoplasty is a lot to undertake. However, there is no better procedure to maximize the contour of the anterior abdomen. The vertical scar allows the surgeon to most appropriately contour the skin above the belly button so that the abdomen is as "flat" as it can be when viewed from the side. Although this does leave a visible scar when not wearing clothes or when wearing a two piece bathing suit, it will greatly improve your contour in clothes, which is the main goal of most women undergoing this procedure.
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November 15, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck incisions The fleur de lis approach is used for patients who have significant loose skin above the belly button. It allows the surgeon to remove skin both horizontally and vertically. With an extended tummy tuck the incision will extend at least hip to hip. Much of the loose skin will be removed, but some looseness of the upper abdomen may remain. I encourage you to visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons to hear varying opinions. This may help you understand more what approach is best for you.
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November 15, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck incisions The fleur de lis approach is used for patients who have significant loose skin above the belly button. It allows the surgeon to remove skin both horizontally and vertically. With an extended tummy tuck the incision will extend at least hip to hip. Much of the loose skin will be removed, but some looseness of the upper abdomen may remain. I encourage you to visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons to hear varying opinions. This may help you understand more what approach is best for you.
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November 14, 2022
Answer: Tummy If you want to avoid the vertical scar, then get the extended tummy tuck which will pick up more skin and keep the scar low.
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November 14, 2022
Answer: Tummy If you want to avoid the vertical scar, then get the extended tummy tuck which will pick up more skin and keep the scar low.
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