What is the difference between a fleur de lis and extended tummy tuck and which technique would be best for me? (photos)

July 7, 2024
Asked By:Genuine541607 in Sanger, California

I am 5’9 290 lbs. lost 130lbs from weight loss surgery and have had 5 children; no c sections. Would like to have as close to hourglass figure as possible with good definition on waist line. Working on dropping 30-40 more lbs until surgery Thank you

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July 16, 2024

Answer: Hard to assess without proper photos.

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Andrei Rios, MDPlastic Surgeon
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July 16, 2024

Answer: Hard to assess without proper photos.

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Andrei Rios, MDPlastic Surgeon
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January 7, 2025

Answer: Fleur de Lis

Jose Telich, MDPlastic Surgeon
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January 7, 2025

Answer: Fleur de Lis

Jose Telich, MDPlastic Surgeon
November 7, 2024

Answer: Abdominoplasty

Chet Mays, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2024

Answer: Abdominoplasty

Chet Mays, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 16, 2024

Answer: Abdominoplasty options

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 16, 2024

Answer: Abdominoplasty options

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 15, 2024

Answer: An extended tummy tuck avoids the long vertical scar of a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty

Eric Swanson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 15, 2024

Answer: An extended tummy tuck avoids the long vertical scar of a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty

Eric Swanson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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