What procedure is this? More than just a tummy tuck?

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I found a picture of a patient who got a tummy tuck. She is patient number 03. From the before and after it seems the tummy tuck also got skin under the breast a the belly button. Is this true? Was there more done than just tummy tuck? I have a lot of loose skin on my upper abdomen under the chest. Is this skin and fat going to be covered under a usual tummy tuck? https://www.wakeplasticsurgery.com/photo-gallery/tummy-tuck/tummy-tuck-patient-03/

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From the photos it appears this patient had a full tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring.  If you are considering surgery I encourage you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.  At this visit you can discuss your surgical goals and a unique surgical plan can be created with those goals in mind.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Nicole Hathaway,
it is hard to tell for sure, but it looks like the patient had a full tummy tuck. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A breast lift will often lift the upper abdominal skin but you cannot tell if she had one performed since she is wearing a bra.  The technique I recommend for a lift is The Bellesoma Method.  This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  At the same time, a tummy tuck can be performed.  If you are not planning future pregnancies,  I recommend abdominoplasty with mesh reinforcement.  The mesh creates a more hourglass figure by compressing the abdominal wall resulting in early satiety and helps maintain a reduced weight.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. While it’s hard to say exactly what this patient had done, it may be a standard tummy tuck or a combination of tummy tuck with reverse tummy tuck. Most patients will have excellent results with standard tummy tuck.

Vincent P. Marin, MD, FACS · Answer

There are multiple tummy tuck techniques. And based on the photo, I’d say that the patient had a standard tummy tuck. This technique tightens the entire abdominal wall – from just above the pubic bone all the way up to a little below the breast bone.

I’d also say that the patient combined her tummy tuck with a liposuction. The two often go hand in hand since liposuction can improve the body contour by eliminating excess fat around the abdomen.

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