Extended Modified High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty - Tummy Tuck - by Orange County California Plastic Surgeon John Di Saia MD

Before Surgery

Extended High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty

6 Weeks

This woman presented with a history of very large weight loss (70 pounds) over many years. She displays severe excess skin hanging from the pubes into the flanks. There was moderate to severe abdominal wall laxity as well. An extended abdominoplasty was performed in a high lateral tension pattern.

At 5 weeks following surgery, the wound healing is still occurring as the patient starts slowly increasing her activity. The scar actually looks good for this stage and the patient is out looking at new garments.

OPERATIVE STATISTICS:

Before: Large Abdominal and Flank Skin Excess With Moderate Muscular Laxity
After: Improved Abdominal and Flank Contour
Operative Design: A High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty was performed through a lower abdominal incision that extended toward the flanks. The excess skin was removed. An Umbilicoplasty was performed to provide a natural depression above and below the "belly button."

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