Reverse Abdominoplasty

This procedure is indicated for those patients who have slight skin laxity of the upper abdomen. It is often used in conjunction with the abdominoplasty to create an even more dramatic result. The incision is hidden discreetly beneath the braline, easily covered with your bra or bathing suit.

The desired result and the amount of tissue to be removed are determined.

Markings are made to correspond with the amount of tissue to be removed.

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Endoscopic abdominoplasty can achieve wonderful results for patients who have excess fat and muscle laxity but no skin redundancy.  In a case where the skin is in good condition  but there is a slight excess of fat and laxity, endoscopic abdominoplasty can achieve very nice results.  This procedure consists of thorough abdominal liposuction with a very strong muscle tightening that is performed through inconspicuous incisions.  The incisions are placed inside of the umbilicus (belly button) and within the pubic hair.  This phase leaves  virtually no visible scar and a very thin, flattened, and tightened shape and appearance.  This procedure can usually be completed in approximately two hours.  The recovery is swifter than with a standard abdominoplasty and relatively normal activity can be resumed usually within two weeks.

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The incisions are virtually invisible, located inside the belly button and pubic hair line.
A Mini Abdominoplasty is for those candidates with only slight laxity of the skin and smaller amounts of excess fat. A muscle tightening is usually, but not always performed with this procedure. The incision for a mini abdominoplasty is significantly shorter and the navel is relocated with no need for creation of a new one.
This patient is a 42 year old bodybuilder. She is 5'4 and weighs 143 lbs. She had slight skin laxity secondary to childbirth, but no need for liposuction or muscle tightening.
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