The Extended Tummy Tuck

This operation is the combination of a formal abdominoplasty with removal skin around the entire waistline, and can include lifting of skin of the lateral thighs. It can even be used to lift the buttocks if continued all the way around the back.This is a large scale operation that usually requires an overnight stay in the hospital. It is most useful for patients who have had a considerable weight loss. It is also used for patients who have had bariatric surgery, a special operation on the stomach or intestines for patients who need massive weight reduction.

Examples:

40 Year Old with Bariatric Surgery

Upper Row : Preop
Lower Row: 3 Months>
This lady lost over 100 pounds after gastric bypass. She sought relief of redundant skin by an extended tummy tuck combined with medial and lateral thigh lifts.

28 Year Old after Extensive Dieting

This lady was in excellent health except for redundant skin after weight loss. She had an extended tummy tuck plus medial and lateral thigh lifts.