Abdominoplasty
or tummy tuck is an operation that elevates, redrapes and tightens the
abdomen and waist. Excess skin is removed via an incision hidden within
the bikini line and the muscle is tightened resulting in a shaplier figure
and flatter stomach. Liposuction especially of the love handles is usually
performed at the same time and stretchmarks below the level of the belly
button are removed. Some tightening of the thigh and buttock skin is also
achieved.
In both cases of
excess sagging skin after massive weight loss the effect of removing the
redundant pannus of skin or panniculus are readily apparent.
The first set of
photos are of a patient who lost about 100 pounds before surgery
The
second set of photos are of a patient who lost 130 (from 380 lb. to 250 lb.)pounds after gastric bypass
surgery. 34 years old, 5'7" tall.
Abdominoplasty
surgery can enhance your appearance and your self confidence. Realistic
expectations are important to be happy with any surgery. As each patient
is an individual, different results can be expected in each patient.
