I am 4 years post gastric sleeve surgery. I am 40 years old and in decent shape, 5’9” and large boned. After my sx I got down to 175ish and I’ve finally stabilized at around 200. I have always had a large upper belly (above the belly button), the epitome of a “muffin top”. When I sit, I look as if I am pregnant. I have never had children and my shape has driven to all of my motivations to exercise/sx. I really just want my upper belly gone, but to still look as good as possible afterwards too, of course.
Answer: Reverse abdominoplasty Hi Scarlett Gannon; I concur with the other surgeons; I have never had a reason to consider a reverse abdominoplasty. I think it is an ill conceived procedure. Perhaps to move a small amount of tissue upwards, which would be rare. First, the most skin in the abdomen is in the lower half and is of poor quality from pregnancy and weight gain. In cases such as yours, where you might have carried a lot of weight in your abdominal area, you can have a double pannus with a skin band splitting the upper abdominal skin from trhe lower skin. This can be undermined and brought down more effectively than lifting all of it up. Second, the lower scar is hidden in clothes. Third, moving skin in the lower half of the abdomen gives a far better result. I rarely do fleur-des-lis vertical excisions with the abdominoplasty due to their justified reputation of poor healing. Most people will loose weight after an abdominoplasty but you can also do liposuction after in combination with BodyTIte. Your condition is highly correctable. Our abdominoplasty patients are among one of our happiest!
Helpful
Answer: Reverse abdominoplasty Hi Scarlett Gannon; I concur with the other surgeons; I have never had a reason to consider a reverse abdominoplasty. I think it is an ill conceived procedure. Perhaps to move a small amount of tissue upwards, which would be rare. First, the most skin in the abdomen is in the lower half and is of poor quality from pregnancy and weight gain. In cases such as yours, where you might have carried a lot of weight in your abdominal area, you can have a double pannus with a skin band splitting the upper abdominal skin from trhe lower skin. This can be undermined and brought down more effectively than lifting all of it up. Second, the lower scar is hidden in clothes. Third, moving skin in the lower half of the abdomen gives a far better result. I rarely do fleur-des-lis vertical excisions with the abdominoplasty due to their justified reputation of poor healing. Most people will loose weight after an abdominoplasty but you can also do liposuction after in combination with BodyTIte. Your condition is highly correctable. Our abdominoplasty patients are among one of our happiest!
Helpful
April 21, 2018
Answer: Considering a Tummy Tuck, but recently learned about Reverse Tummy Tuck... Congratulations on your successful weight loss. Based on your photographs, you will do best with a standard tummy tuck procedure.
Helpful
April 21, 2018
Answer: Considering a Tummy Tuck, but recently learned about Reverse Tummy Tuck... Congratulations on your successful weight loss. Based on your photographs, you will do best with a standard tummy tuck procedure.
Helpful
April 21, 2018
Answer: Standard vs reverse tummy tuck The vast majority of patients do best with a standard tummy tuck. Meaning the incision is placed low on the abdomen. A select few , with excess skin only in the upper part of the abdomen may be candidates for a 'reverse' tummy tuck. In this case the incision is placed under the breast crease. Based on you pictures you would likely require a standard tummy tuck.
Helpful
April 21, 2018
Answer: Standard vs reverse tummy tuck The vast majority of patients do best with a standard tummy tuck. Meaning the incision is placed low on the abdomen. A select few , with excess skin only in the upper part of the abdomen may be candidates for a 'reverse' tummy tuck. In this case the incision is placed under the breast crease. Based on you pictures you would likely require a standard tummy tuck.
Helpful
April 20, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your
Helpful
April 20, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your
Helpful
April 20, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty Hello,Given your massive weight loss, you would not be the best candidate for a reverse tummy tuck. You will need a full downward pull that is performed with a regular tummy tuck, and may even benefit from a vertical excision as well (fleur de lys). Although it appears like you have a lot of skin above the belly button, it will transfer down well. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in body contouring surgery. Best of luck!
Helpful
April 20, 2018
Answer: Abdominoplasty Hello,Given your massive weight loss, you would not be the best candidate for a reverse tummy tuck. You will need a full downward pull that is performed with a regular tummy tuck, and may even benefit from a vertical excision as well (fleur de lys). Although it appears like you have a lot of skin above the belly button, it will transfer down well. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in body contouring surgery. Best of luck!
Helpful
