Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck

Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck Beverly Hills

Body contouring procedures, such as abdominoplasty, are flourishing in the cosmetic surgery world. No two stomachs struggle from the same genetic factors in either male or female patients. This is why Dr. Chiu is experienced in multiple arenas of tummy tuck procedures, such as the lateral tension tummy tuck. The lateral tension tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure that addresses loose abdominal skin on the stomach and upper thighs. This procedure places tension laterally on the abdominal muscles, as opposed to the central point of the stomach, to treat the patient’s stomach as a whole.

Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck Incisions

Like most body contouring procedures, the lateral tension tummy tuck requires an incision that is similar to the one made in the traditional tummy tuck. However, only a single incision will be made from hip bone to hip bone to remove excess skin from the lower abdominals and upper thighs. One of the pros about this technique is that simultaneous liposuction is rarely required to treat the abdominals, since the tummy tuck procedure is structured to completely flatten and tighten the midsection. Additionally, this is the procedure to properly eliminate stubborn excess skin to improve the appearance of the lower abdomen and thighs.

Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck Candidates

Recently it was recognized by plastic surgeons the increasing development of depleting skin laxity in tummy tuck patients that the need for reshaping and removing collapsed skin was a must for an overall pleasing appearance of the entire waistline. This technique is utilized for patients who typically struggle with skin redundancy following child birth or large volume weight loss with skin excess that occurs laterally, instead of centrally. Most patients consider this procedure only when skin laxity is a stubborn issue, not excess fat. A consultation with top plastic surgeon Dr. Chiu will determine your outcome of rejuvenating the midsection as a whole. This improved technique is designed as an aggressive skin resection pattern, which means the patient will require a substantial recovery period and must be in great overall health during surgery.