I'm 5'2" and weigh 140, I lost 130 lbs. I have excess skin, fat, and a roll that kind of goes around my back that is obvious when I sit down (last photo) Will an extended tummy tuck resolve this? How much estimated loose skin does it look like I'm carrying? My goal weight after plastics is 125
Answer: What to Do With Your Abdomen - Extended Tummy Tuck or 360 Lower Body Lift? Thank you for your question regarding what to do about your abdomen and the excess skin around your central abdomen. In my opinion, you would do best with an extended horizontal tummy tuck. However, you did mention that you are concerned about the excess skin and fat of your back, especially when you sit down. If you are concerned about your love handles and back, you will need to convert the extended tummy tuck into a 360 circumferential lower body lift. Therefore, if your buttock bothers you, go all the way around with a lower body lift. If you can live with your buttocks then proceed with an extended tummy tuck. In my opinion, you do not need an inverted T or fleur de lis tummy tuck. I do not think you need the vertical component to your tummy tuck. Thank you for your question regarding what to do about your loose abdominal skin.
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Answer: What to Do With Your Abdomen - Extended Tummy Tuck or 360 Lower Body Lift? Thank you for your question regarding what to do about your abdomen and the excess skin around your central abdomen. In my opinion, you would do best with an extended horizontal tummy tuck. However, you did mention that you are concerned about the excess skin and fat of your back, especially when you sit down. If you are concerned about your love handles and back, you will need to convert the extended tummy tuck into a 360 circumferential lower body lift. Therefore, if your buttock bothers you, go all the way around with a lower body lift. If you can live with your buttocks then proceed with an extended tummy tuck. In my opinion, you do not need an inverted T or fleur de lis tummy tuck. I do not think you need the vertical component to your tummy tuck. Thank you for your question regarding what to do about your loose abdominal skin.
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Answer: Tummy tuck and Liposuction Thank you for your question and pictures. I would recommend you a tummy tuck with liposuction for betters results. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for
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Answer: Tummy tuck and Liposuction Thank you for your question and pictures. I would recommend you a tummy tuck with liposuction for betters results. If you're willing to travel, Surgeons in the Dominican Republic have experience and very high standard of excellence when it comes to plastic surgery. I'm positive you can get what you're looking for
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April 26, 2022
Answer: Extended Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and photos! You would be a good candidate for extended tummy tuck with liposuction. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!
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April 26, 2022
Answer: Extended Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question and photos! You would be a good candidate for extended tummy tuck with liposuction. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!
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March 9, 2022
Answer: Abdominal Contouring Options Congratulations on your weight loss. An extended abdominoplasty would address the excess vertical skin of your abdomen, but it starts to lose power on the sides as you taper down the amount of excised skin. To help address the loose lateral thigh skin and posterior lower back/buttock area skin, a circumferential abdominoplasty would be an option as well. To help address the horizontal skin laxity, a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty could be considered as well - this would add a vertical scar up the midline of your abdomen, so it is a trade-off to be sure.
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March 9, 2022
Answer: Abdominal Contouring Options Congratulations on your weight loss. An extended abdominoplasty would address the excess vertical skin of your abdomen, but it starts to lose power on the sides as you taper down the amount of excised skin. To help address the loose lateral thigh skin and posterior lower back/buttock area skin, a circumferential abdominoplasty would be an option as well. To help address the horizontal skin laxity, a fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty could be considered as well - this would add a vertical scar up the midline of your abdomen, so it is a trade-off to be sure.
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February 19, 2022
Answer: Tired of loose skin - Would an extended Tummy Tuck be enough? I am not sure an extended tummy tuck will adequately address your skin excess. You may benefit from a fleur de lis type which takes skin in both a vertical and horizontal dimension.
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February 19, 2022
Answer: Tired of loose skin - Would an extended Tummy Tuck be enough? I am not sure an extended tummy tuck will adequately address your skin excess. You may benefit from a fleur de lis type which takes skin in both a vertical and horizontal dimension.
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