I am looking to compare the differences between these two procedures. What would make one preferred over the other? Do the surgery time and recovery time differ? Are the fees similar? I tend to carry most of my weight in my lower half, would a fleur de lis give me a curvier silhouette? I have already had lipo on my outer thighs so I am hoping for one final lift procedure to smooth everything out. My thanks in advance for any advice!
November 21, 2020
Answer: What is the difference between a standard and Fleur-de-lys #tummytuck? Great question.The main differences are these:1. A standard tummy tuck (even if extended farther out to the sides to take care of more loose skin/dogears) corrects vertical tissue excess better than horizontal excess, whereas a Fleur-de-lys of the less commonly performed "open book" approach address horizontal AND vertical excess2. The Fleur-de-lys includes the standard tuck scars and a vertical midline scar usually from the bottom of the breastbone to the top of the pubic area3. The combination of horizontal and vertical correction can bring in the waist and avoid bunching skin in certain positions when applied to properly selected patients4. The Fleur-de-lys takes longer because there is almost (not quite) twice as much suturing to do and therefore will cost more in time for anesthesia, facility and surgeon effort5. The Fleur-de-lys is usually best applied for patients with massive weight loss, post-bariatric surgery, or who otherwise have a "Christmas-tree" shaped torso with multiple rolls that could benefit from the correction of the horizontal excess.6. Recovery time is about the same as the only functional difference to recovery is the additional incision that will heal in about the same amount of time as the other incision7. The vertical scar is a very real consideration as it is not concealable in two-piece bathing suits the way the horizontal one is, so it is only recommended in certain patients based on exam findingsHope this helps!
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November 21, 2020
Answer: What is the difference between a standard and Fleur-de-lys #tummytuck? Great question.The main differences are these:1. A standard tummy tuck (even if extended farther out to the sides to take care of more loose skin/dogears) corrects vertical tissue excess better than horizontal excess, whereas a Fleur-de-lys of the less commonly performed "open book" approach address horizontal AND vertical excess2. The Fleur-de-lys includes the standard tuck scars and a vertical midline scar usually from the bottom of the breastbone to the top of the pubic area3. The combination of horizontal and vertical correction can bring in the waist and avoid bunching skin in certain positions when applied to properly selected patients4. The Fleur-de-lys takes longer because there is almost (not quite) twice as much suturing to do and therefore will cost more in time for anesthesia, facility and surgeon effort5. The Fleur-de-lys is usually best applied for patients with massive weight loss, post-bariatric surgery, or who otherwise have a "Christmas-tree" shaped torso with multiple rolls that could benefit from the correction of the horizontal excess.6. Recovery time is about the same as the only functional difference to recovery is the additional incision that will heal in about the same amount of time as the other incision7. The vertical scar is a very real consideration as it is not concealable in two-piece bathing suits the way the horizontal one is, so it is only recommended in certain patients based on exam findingsHope this helps!
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Fleur de Lis vs. Standard Tummy Tuck? The Fleur de Lis procedure gets you tighter from side to side but leaves a scar down the middle of the abdomen from breasts to pubis and many patients do not want that. In most cases we can get a very nice result with the more standard scar pattern. But what is best for you can only be determined after an examination.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Fleur de Lis vs. Standard Tummy Tuck? The Fleur de Lis procedure gets you tighter from side to side but leaves a scar down the middle of the abdomen from breasts to pubis and many patients do not want that. In most cases we can get a very nice result with the more standard scar pattern. But what is best for you can only be determined after an examination.
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