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
July 16, 2024
Answer: Abdominoplasty options Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! An extended tummy tuck refers to when the horizontal scar (which usually is approximately hip to hip) is extended further to the sides to allow for more skin removal. For some this incision may extend all the way around the body which is called a circumferential abdominoplasty. This allows the surgeon to address lax skin from the front, sides and back. A fleur de lis tummy tuck is for those who have significant lax skin in the midline of the abdomen. This is used sometimes for patients with significant weight loss. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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July 16, 2024
Answer: Abdominoplasty options Congratulations on your impressive weight loss! An extended tummy tuck refers to when the horizontal scar (which usually is approximately hip to hip) is extended further to the sides to allow for more skin removal. For some this incision may extend all the way around the body which is called a circumferential abdominoplasty. This allows the surgeon to address lax skin from the front, sides and back. A fleur de lis tummy tuck is for those who have significant lax skin in the midline of the abdomen. This is used sometimes for patients with significant weight loss. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.
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July 15, 2024
Answer: An extended tummy tuck avoids the long vertical scar of a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty Congratulations on your weight loss. Yes, you need an extended abdominoplasty or a near-circumferential lower body lift. A fleur-de-lis is definitely an option and will remove skin side-to-side in addition to top-to-bottom. However, it comes with a long midline scar. In my own practice, I only use a fleur-de-lis approach in patients who already have a long midline scar (which is unusual). Also, there can be more wound healing issues with this additional scar. My advice would be to look at photos of both procedures.
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July 15, 2024
Answer: An extended tummy tuck avoids the long vertical scar of a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty Congratulations on your weight loss. Yes, you need an extended abdominoplasty or a near-circumferential lower body lift. A fleur-de-lis is definitely an option and will remove skin side-to-side in addition to top-to-bottom. However, it comes with a long midline scar. In my own practice, I only use a fleur-de-lis approach in patients who already have a long midline scar (which is unusual). Also, there can be more wound healing issues with this additional scar. My advice would be to look at photos of both procedures.
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