I am a 55 year old woman who has lost over 125 lbs in the last year (no surgery). I am seeking a tummy tuck to remove the loose skin and flab that won't go away on their own. Both surgeons I saw recommended the fleur di lis because of the excess skin on my upper abdomen. Can you please discuss pros and cons? Thank you!
Answer: Tummy tuck Dear VAPaula, Thanks for submitting your picture. Your picture reveals quite common condition and is ideal for tummy tuck. I have been in practice for over 27 years and performed over 1000 tummy tuck. I have never done the Fleur de lis procedure because it is not necessary in situation like yours. There is no justification for the vertical scar, which in addition to the unsightly scar, increases the possible wound healing problems. Consult with additional plastic surgeons until you find a surgeon who can do the traditional tummy tuck. Make sure that the surgeon is board certified in plastic surgery and perform surgery in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures , to ascertain that they are numerous, consistent and attractive. Check also the 'realself' reviews for positive patients experience which provides important information on the surgeons. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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Answer: Tummy tuck Dear VAPaula, Thanks for submitting your picture. Your picture reveals quite common condition and is ideal for tummy tuck. I have been in practice for over 27 years and performed over 1000 tummy tuck. I have never done the Fleur de lis procedure because it is not necessary in situation like yours. There is no justification for the vertical scar, which in addition to the unsightly scar, increases the possible wound healing problems. Consult with additional plastic surgeons until you find a surgeon who can do the traditional tummy tuck. Make sure that the surgeon is board certified in plastic surgery and perform surgery in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures , to ascertain that they are numerous, consistent and attractive. Check also the 'realself' reviews for positive patients experience which provides important information on the surgeons. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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Answer: Fleur de lis tummy tuck Thank you for your very good question. A fleur de lis tummy tuck is indicated when there is too much loose abdominal skin for simply pulling it down toward the pubic area and removing the excess. A fleur de lis will not only pull inferiorly but will tighten the abdomen in a side-to-side direction. The downside is you will have a T-shaped scar on your abdomen as opposed to the low horizontal scar with a traditional tummy tuck. It is best that your surgeon shows you some before and after pictures to help with your decision.
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Answer: Fleur de lis tummy tuck Thank you for your very good question. A fleur de lis tummy tuck is indicated when there is too much loose abdominal skin for simply pulling it down toward the pubic area and removing the excess. A fleur de lis will not only pull inferiorly but will tighten the abdomen in a side-to-side direction. The downside is you will have a T-shaped scar on your abdomen as opposed to the low horizontal scar with a traditional tummy tuck. It is best that your surgeon shows you some before and after pictures to help with your decision.
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August 22, 2014
Answer: Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck considerations A FDL TT allows substantial skin reduction in the both the vertical and horizontal domains - a few patients benefit from this type of TT - you might be one of them. A consultation is recommended to make this important decision.
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August 22, 2014
Answer: Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck considerations A FDL TT allows substantial skin reduction in the both the vertical and horizontal domains - a few patients benefit from this type of TT - you might be one of them. A consultation is recommended to make this important decision.
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September 8, 2015
Answer: Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty Thank you for your picture. Congratulations on your weight loss. The pros Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty versus a traditional abdominoplasty are the same. The one big deception is that with the fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty you have a long vertical scar that's readily seen if the mid-drift is exposed
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September 8, 2015
Answer: Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty Thank you for your picture. Congratulations on your weight loss. The pros Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty versus a traditional abdominoplasty are the same. The one big deception is that with the fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty you have a long vertical scar that's readily seen if the mid-drift is exposed
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August 26, 2017
Answer: You can only decide which is the best for you; how averse are you to scars? The fleur de lis technique will allow for the most amount of skin to be removed in both the vertical and horizontal planes. However it will leave you with scars that cannot be covered by under wear or bikini and it has a higher risk of delayed wound healing.
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August 26, 2017
Answer: You can only decide which is the best for you; how averse are you to scars? The fleur de lis technique will allow for the most amount of skin to be removed in both the vertical and horizontal planes. However it will leave you with scars that cannot be covered by under wear or bikini and it has a higher risk of delayed wound healing.
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