This patient in her 30s developed significant abdominal skin laxity after having twins, which did not improve despite having a healthy lifestyle and normal body weight (5’2” tall, 110 lbs, BMI 20.1). She decided to have a tummy tuck including abdominal muscle tightening. She did not require abdominal liposuction. The postoperative abdominoplasty photos taken 1… Continue reading FULL TUMMY TUCK <140lb (2)
This patient in her 40s had a full tummy tuck with liposuction-contouring of the upper abdomen and flanks using power-assisted liposculpture (PAL). She was 152cm tall and weighed 58kg preoperatively. We removed 1350cc of lipoaspirate and excised 1061g of tissue. The advantages of liposuction include more fat removal than tummy tuck alone, including areas… Continue reading FULL TUMMY TUCK <140lb
Description This patient was 5’3” tall, BMI 24.6. She had a drain-free, full abdominoplasty which included liposuction-contouring of the upper abdomen and sides of the body (the flanks or “love handles”). These photos were taken less than 6 weeks postoperatively so the scars have not yet faded or softened, but they are well-positioned where they… Continue reading Full Tuck less than 140lbs – Case 6 (139 lbs)
Description This healthy woman was 5’3” tall and weighed 135 pounds. She developed skin laxity after childbirth despite having a normal body weight (BMI 23.9). She had a full abdominoplasty with rectus muscle plication and power-assisted liposculpture (PAL) of the epigastric area and flanks. She had an excellent improvement in skin tone and muscle definition.… Continue reading Full Tuck less than 140lbs – Case 5 (135 lbs)
Description This 5’ 1’ female who weighs 120 lbs developed postpartum skin laxity. She had a full tummy tuck to flatten the abdomen and tighten the skin. Disclaimer: Similar results cannot be guaranteed since outcomes vary among patients.
Description This 42 year old female had lost 129 pounds about 10 years ago, and her weight prior to surgery was stable at 135 pounds. In addition to having very loose skin, there was an irregular midline scar inferior to the belly button from previous hysterectomy surgery. The postoperative photos are taken one year after… Continue reading Full Tuck less than 140lbs – Case 2 (135 lbs)
Description This patient who is 4’ 10” and 119 lbs wanted to remove excess skin and adipose tissue in the abdomen area. The patient underwent a full tummy tuck procedure with liposuction to improve her contour. Disclaimer: Similar results cannot be guaranteed since outcomes vary among patients.
