I've been looking for a doctor to that preforms breast lift with fat transfer from the back of abdomen. I've had two consultations so far and both have recommended I do a tummy tuck and refuse to take fat from the abdomen otherwise. I don't believe I need a tummy tuck, I do have some loose skin but it's not a major issue for me I prefer the skin over a giant scar, painful recovery for minimal difference. I don't really understand why it's being pushed on me? Do I really need a tummy tuck?
January 8, 2024
Answer: Do I need a tummy tuck? Loose skin does not bother me. You should only have the procedure you desire. A tummy tuck will tighten your abdominal wall and remove excess loose skin. The downside is a long scar and a longer recovery time. You may consider a mini-tummy tuck with a shorter scar, or possibly vaser liposuction, which may have some skin tightening. Don't proceed with a procedure you don't want, because you will never be happy after being talked in a tummy tuck. Your improvement with a tummy tuck would be minimal.
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January 8, 2024
Answer: Do I need a tummy tuck? Loose skin does not bother me. You should only have the procedure you desire. A tummy tuck will tighten your abdominal wall and remove excess loose skin. The downside is a long scar and a longer recovery time. You may consider a mini-tummy tuck with a shorter scar, or possibly vaser liposuction, which may have some skin tightening. Don't proceed with a procedure you don't want, because you will never be happy after being talked in a tummy tuck. Your improvement with a tummy tuck would be minimal.
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May 14, 2024
Answer: You don't NEED anything! Hi, thank you for sharing your thoughts and your experience. In my practice, I truly believe nobody *needs* anything. It's all about what your goals are and what will make you feel better and more like your true self. It is important to understand that taking fat from your abdomen may make any excess skin that you have appear worse, as the tissue beneath it is "deflated," but most people have fat stores in other parts of their body, like the back and thighs. How much fat to take, and from where, is all part of your consultation and surgical planning. You seem quite lean overall, so another important point to discuss is your expectations, in terms of volume, for the fat transfer to your breasts. Happy to discuss more. Best of luck to you!
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May 14, 2024
Answer: You don't NEED anything! Hi, thank you for sharing your thoughts and your experience. In my practice, I truly believe nobody *needs* anything. It's all about what your goals are and what will make you feel better and more like your true self. It is important to understand that taking fat from your abdomen may make any excess skin that you have appear worse, as the tissue beneath it is "deflated," but most people have fat stores in other parts of their body, like the back and thighs. How much fat to take, and from where, is all part of your consultation and surgical planning. You seem quite lean overall, so another important point to discuss is your expectations, in terms of volume, for the fat transfer to your breasts. Happy to discuss more. Best of luck to you!
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