Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty
Fleur-de-lis Is an effective procedure for correcting abdominal contour abnormalities in both the vertical and horizontal orientation.
After massive weight loss, many patients have loose abdominal skin. In some cases, a traditional tummy tuck may not be enough to tighten and tone the abdominal contours. Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty is a type of tummy tuck that is designed for more significant skin tightening for patients who have lost an extreme amount of weight. It is one of many tummy tucks a patient may consider.
◉ A narrower waist
◉ A flatter abdomen
◉ Better-fitting clothes
◉ Tighter abdominal skin
◉ Possible reduction of stretch marks
◉ The surgery leaves two long scars on the abdomen.
◉ The horizontal scar is usually hidden in the underwear line.
◉ The vertical scar is more difficult to hide.
◉ The scars usually fade with time.
Scar revision options such as lasers and injections may be used to reduce scarring after surgery
A fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty is for individuals who have an extreme amount of lax skin on the midsection after significant weight loss. The ideal candidate:
◉ Is not obese
◉ Is mentally and physically healthy
◉ Does not smoke or is willing to quit
◉ Understands that all surgery has risks
◉ Is happy to trade surgical scars for a tight, toned abdomen
◉ Has reached and maintained a stable weight for six months
◉ Can take approximately three weeks off work to recover
To determine if you are a candidate for fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty or a different type of tummy tuck, Please consult a specialist plastics surgeon with experience in body contouring.