Vertical skin excess
Addressing looseness across the central abdomen where skin excess runs vertically.
Fleur De Lis Abdominoplasty
Fleur de Lis Abdominoplasty
Fleur de lis abdominoplasty following significant weight loss
Fleur de lis abdominoplasty is designed for patients with more extensive abdominal skin excess, particularly where loose skin is present both vertically and horizontally.
It is commonly considered after significant weight loss, where a standard tummy tuck may not provide enough correction across the full abdominal area.
Significant Weight Loss
Addressing vertical and horizontal abdominal skin excess
After significant weight loss, abdominal skin excess may extend in more than one direction. A standard abdominoplasty may address lower abdominal skin, but may not fully correct looseness across the central abdomen.
Fleur de lis abdominoplasty uses both horizontal and vertical tissue removal to achieve a more comprehensive reshaping of the abdomen.
Where excess skin extends more towards the sides rather than centrally, extended abdominoplasty may be discussed instead.
What Fleur de Lis Abdominoplasty Can Address
Significant skin excess, central laxity and post-weight loss contour concerns
Fleur de lis abdominoplasty may be considered where abdominal skin excess is too extensive for a standard or extended tummy tuck alone.
Horizontal skin excess
Removing lower abdominal excess skin as part of wider reshaping.
Post-weight loss changes
Improving abdominal contour after major weight reduction.
Central abdominal laxity
Creating improved contour where skin looseness affects the front of the abdomen.
Procedure Overview
A more extensive abdominal reshaping procedure
Fleur de lis abdominoplasty is planned where skin excess needs to be reduced in both vertical and horizontal directions.
Horizontal skin removal
Lower abdominal excess skin is removed to improve contour and profile.
Vertical skin removal
Central abdominal excess is reduced through a vertical component.
Comprehensive reshaping
The abdomen is reshaped more extensively than with standard techniques.
Scar planning
Incision planning is discussed carefully because the procedure involves both horizontal and vertical scars.
If skin excess is less extensive, standard abdominoplasty or extended abdominoplasty may be more appropriate.
What to Expect
A larger procedure with structured recovery and careful scar management
Fleur de lis abdominoplasty is a more extensive operation, so recovery planning, wound care and scar management are especially important.
Consultation
Assessment focuses on skin excess, tissue quality, previous weight loss and goals.
Procedure
Horizontal and vertical excess skin are removed to reshape the abdomen.
Recovery
Recovery involves swelling control, wound care, compression and gradual activity progression.
Final result
Contour improves gradually as swelling settles and scars mature over time.
Fleur de Lis Abdominoplasty FAQs
Common questions about fleur de lis tummy tuck surgery
These answers provide general guidance. Suitability depends on skin excess, weight-loss history, tissue quality and surgical goals.
What is fleur de lis abdominoplasty?
Fleur de lis abdominoplasty is a tummy tuck procedure that removes excess skin in both vertical and horizontal directions.
Who is it suitable for?
It may be suitable for patients with significant abdominal skin excess, often following major weight loss.
How is it different from standard abdominoplasty?
Standard abdominoplasty usually removes skin mainly in a horizontal direction, while fleur de lis also removes central vertical excess.
Does it leave more scarring?
Yes. Because it involves both horizontal and vertical incisions, scar planning and aftercare are an important part of consultation.
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