I’ve noticed that many patients look very square after having a tummy tuck. I desperately need one after six children and weight loss of over 60 pounds, but I don’t want those results. I’ve always had a well defined waist line and I’d rather have flappy skin than to lose my shape. Why do so many people end up with the square result? Thanks
July 24, 2019
Answer: Abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement After six children and weight loss of 60 lbs, I would recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement, if you are not planning future pregnancies. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. This procedure does not produce square results. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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July 24, 2019
Answer: Abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement After six children and weight loss of 60 lbs, I would recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement, if you are not planning future pregnancies. The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight. This procedure does not produce square results. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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April 19, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss. would be helpful to view pictures of your abdomen. The goal for a tummy tuck should be to provide improved shape and contour and not to result in a square appearance. In most patients, this can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
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April 19, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss. would be helpful to view pictures of your abdomen. The goal for a tummy tuck should be to provide improved shape and contour and not to result in a square appearance. In most patients, this can be done through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line. The belly button can be designed to look natural and have no scars on the exterior. Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
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