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Full abdominoplasty which required a lower vertical incision in order to remove all loose skin. Notice the large amount of loose skin and stretch marks prior to surgery.
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Full abdominoplasty which required a lower vertical incision in order to remove all loose skin. Notice the large amount of loose skin and stretch marks prior to surgery.
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| Tummy tuck with bodylift following massive weight loss. |
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| Tummy tuck with bodylift following massive weight loss. |
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This middle aged female underwent a laparoscopic gastric bypass with a greater then 200 pound weight loss. Her pre-operative weight was over 500 pounds and unfortunately the massive weight loss left her with an enormous abdominal pannus. This pannus (apron) severely limited her ability to walk or exercise. She underwent a panniculectomy with removal of 52 pounds of abdominal tissue. Following the surgery she can now walk and has continued to lose weight down to ~ 220 pounds.
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This middle aged female underwent a laparoscopic gastric bypass with a greater then 200 pound weight loss. Her pre-operative weight was over 500 pounds and unfortunately the massive weight loss left her with an enormous abdominal pannus. This pannus (apron) severely limited her ability to walk or exercise. She underwent a panniculectomy with removal of 52 pounds of abdominal tissue. Following the surgery she can now walk and has continued to lose weight down to ~ 220 pounds.
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| Standard full abdominoplasty with secondary liposuction. |
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| Fleur de lis abdominoplasty in a bariatric patient. |
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| Fleur de lis abdominoplasty in a bariatric patient. |
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| Abdominoplasty with liposuction of the upper abdomen. The only way to remove fat from the upper abdomen is by liposuction. A combination tummy tuck with liposuction can now be performed due to improved techniques to preserve blood supply to the skin flap. |
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| Abdominoplasty with liposuction of the upper abdomen. The only way to remove fat from the upper abdomen is by liposuction. A combination tummy tuck with liposuction can now be performed due to improved techniques to preserve blood supply to the skin flap. |
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| Full tummy tuck with no liposuction. |
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| Full tummy tuck with no liposuction. |
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| This patient experienced a greater then 100 pound weight loss following a gastric bypass and was unhappy about the appearance of her abdomen. She underwent a fleur de lis abdominoplasty which consists of a vertical excision of tissue. This type of tummy tuck was used since she had a previous vertical scar in the upper part of the abdomen. |
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| This patient experienced a greater then 100 pound weight loss following a gastric bypass and was unhappy about the appearance of her abdomen. She underwent a fleur de lis abdominoplasty which consists of a vertical excision of tissue. This type of tummy tuck was used since she had a previous vertical scar in the upper part of the abdomen. |
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| This patient demonstrates a severe abdominal deformity secondary to five pregnancies. Her stomach demonstrates excess skin, fat, stretch marks, and severe abdominal wall laxity with a marked diastasis recti. After her first abdominoplasty, she still had some residual laxity of her abdominal wall. This required a second procedure to further tighten her abdominal fascia. |
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| This patient demonstrates a severe abdominal deformity secondary to five pregnancies. Her stomach demonstrates excess skin, fat, stretch marks, and severe abdominal wall laxity with a marked diastasis recti. After her first abdominoplasty, she still had some residual laxity of her abdominal wall. This required a second procedure to further tighten her abdominal fascia. This tummy tuck was performed by Cincinnati Plastic Surgery at University Pointe Surgical Hospital in Westchester, Ohio. |
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| This patient demonstrates a severe abdominal deformity secondary to five pregnancies. Her stomach demonstrates excess skin, fat, stretch marks, and severe abdominal wall laxity with a marked diastasis recti. After her first abdominoplasty, she still had some residual laxity of her abdominal wall. This required a second procedure to further tighten her abdominal fascia. |
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| This bariatric patient underwent an abdominoplasty and liposuction of the lower trunk. Note the significant improvement in abdominal contour and reduction of thigh and buttock volume. She subsequently had a second staged liposuction of the lower trunk with further reduction in thigh size. This tummy tuck was performed by Cincinnati Plastic Surgery at University Pointe Surgical Hospital in Westchester, Ohio. |
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| This thin female underwent a combined procedure of liposuction of the abdomen, waist, and hips along with an abdominoplasty (high lateral tension). The small incision seen just below the umbilicus is the location of the old belly button. Because this patient is long waisted and has minimal excess skin below the umbilicus, complete removal of the old umbilical incision is not possible. |
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| This thin female underwent a combined procedure of liposuction of the abdomen, waist, and hips along with an abdominoplasty (high lateral tension). The small incision seen just below the umbilicus is the location of the old belly button. Because this patient is long waisted and has minimal excess skin below the umbilicus, complete removal of the old umbilical incision is not possible. |
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| This patient had a liposuction of the abdomen combined with a high lateral tension abdominoplasty. Note the improved flatness of the abdominal area as well as better umbilical aesthetics. As shown here, the resulting scars can be designed so that they are hidden in the bikini line. |
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| This patient had a liposuction of the abdomen combined with a high lateral tension abdominoplasty. Note the improved flatness of the abdominal area as well as better umbilical aesthetics. As shown here, the resulting scars can be designed so that they are hidden in the bikini line. |
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| Standard high lateral tension tummy tuck with no liposuction. |
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| Standard high lateral tension tummy tuck with no liposuction. |
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| Standard high lateral tension tummy tuck with no liposuction. |
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| Fleur de lis abdominoplasty with liposuction of the hips. |
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| Fleur de lis abdominoplasty with liposuction of the hips. |
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| Full abdominoplasty with liposuction. Notice definition of rectus muscles. Most tummy tucks can be combined with liposuction of the abdomen as well as other areas of the body. The incision on the patient's left side is slightly higher due to complete removal of tattoo per patient's request. |
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Full abdominoplasty with liposuction. Notice definition of rectus muscles. Most tummy tucks can be combined with liposuction of the abdomen as well as other areas of the body.
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Full abdominoplasty with liposuction. Notice definition of rectus muscles. Most tummy tucks can be combined with liposuction of the abdomen as well as other areas of the body.
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| This bariatric patient had a standard abdominoplasty with no liposuction. Note the improved tightening of the thigh area even though no thigh lift was done. In certain patients an abdominoplasty can achieve significant elevation of the medial and anterior thighs. |
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| A middle aged female underwent a liposuction of the abdomen combined with an abdominoplasty. Note the improved look of the umbilicus, better contour of the waist, and slight tightening of the thighs. In the upper abdomen improved definition of the abdominal muscles is noted. |
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| A middle aged female underwent a liposuction of the abdomen combined with an abdominoplasty. Note the improved look of the umbilicus, better contour of the waist, and slight tightening of the thighs. In the upper abdomen improved definition of the abdominal muscles is noted. |
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| A vertical abdominoplasty (fleur de lis) was performed in this patient who had undergone an open gastric bypass. Note the extreme tightening of the waist and abdominal area. The scars are immature and will eventually fade and smooth out. |
