Body Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty: Case 25 (2905148)

Description

This 55 year old woman was successful at major weight loss over several years time. She consulted us at Aesthetic Center Greenville for body contouring procedures including her arms and tummy / torso. She was in excellent general health. Dr. Graham evaluated her midsection, including the amount and quality of skin, the skin tone, and the distribution and amount of subcutaneous fat, and underlying abdominal muscles. Liposuction by itself would be able to remove the excess fat, but leave behind more loose skin. Coolsculpting would be inadequate. The recommended procedure was tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty. This includes contouring all the layers of the abdomen: skin, fat and muscle. We would remove excess skin from the top to the bottom of the abdomen, leaving the incision very low across the pubic and groin area. There is also a small incision around the belly button at its new location. Unwanted fat under the skin is removed and contoured around the hip and flanks. Pubic area fullness and looseness is treated. The postop photos are taken many months later, showing the fading scars and vastly improved tummy and waist contour. Clothes fit more comfortably. She looks great and is very pleased.

Patient Profile

Age

55 years

Gender

female

Surgical Technique

abdominoplasty, including liposuciton

Additional procedures done

brachioplasty, arm tuck