After extreme amounts of weight loss (50, 100, even 200+ pounds), the skin becomes stretched out. Unfortunately, no amount of exercise will make that skin bounce back into place.
Some people have so much laxity in the side-to-side direction, that the usual horizontal incision is unable to improve that in a satisfying way.
Here, adding the vertical incision for a fleur-de-lis resection gives more control in that horizontal dimension, too.
No liposuction was done; 8 pounds of skin and fat were removed.
Normally 2 drains are used, and an overnight stay helps to get people up and about with nursing help, and to receive a blood thinner to reduce the risk of blood clots.
We do work with insurance companies to submit for coverage, though each plan may have specific requirements and exclusions.
For more, visit our Tummy Tuck page or call us at (214) 241-1997.
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👨⚕️ Dr. Huay-Zong Law
☎️ (214) 241-1997
📍 Dallas, TX
📍 Plano, TX
🏥 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
🎓 Craniofacial Fellowship Trained v