Wider abdominal skin excess
Removing loose skin that extends across a broader abdominal area.
Extended Abdominoplasty
Extended Abdominoplasty
Extended abdominoplasty to address wider abdominal and flank excess
Extended abdominoplasty is designed for patients with more significant loose skin and tissue excess extending beyond the central abdomen towards the flanks.
It provides broader reshaping than a standard tummy tuck, with treatment planned around abdominal contour, side tissue excess and overall body proportion.
Broader Contour Correction
Extending correction beyond the central abdomen
A standard abdominoplasty usually focuses on the central abdomen. Extended abdominoplasty is considered where excess skin and tissue continue around the sides of the waist.
This approach can be especially relevant after significant weight change, where laxity may affect both the front of the abdomen and the flank area.
Where concerns are more limited to the lower abdomen, mini abdominoplasty may be more suitable. Where vertical and horizontal excess skin are both significant, fleur de lis abdominoplasty may be discussed.
What Extended Abdominoplasty Can Address
Wider skin excess, flank laxity and broader abdominal reshaping
Extended abdominoplasty may be considered when abdominal tissue excess extends beyond the front of the abdomen.
Flank tissue excess
Addressing laxity and tissue fullness towards the sides of the waist.
Post-weight loss changes
Improving contour after significant weight change where laxity is more extensive.
Broader contour imbalance
Creating a smoother transition between the abdomen, waist and flanks.
Procedure Overview
A more extensive approach to abdominal and flank reshaping
Extended abdominoplasty is planned to remove tissue from a wider area than a standard abdominoplasty, with incisions typically extending further towards the flanks.
Wider tissue removal
Loose skin and tissue are removed from the abdomen and side areas.
Flank contouring
The sides of the waist are considered as part of the overall reshaping plan.
Abdominal reshaping
The abdomen is refined to improve contour and body proportion.
Tailored extent
The degree of correction is planned according to anatomy and tissue excess.
If excess skin is significant in both horizontal and vertical directions, fleur de lis abdominoplasty may provide a more appropriate correction.
What to Expect
A broader surgical procedure with structured recovery
Because extended abdominoplasty treats a wider area, recovery is planned carefully around healing, swelling control and gradual return to activity.
Consultation
Assessment focuses on abdominal and flank tissue excess, skin quality and contour goals.
Procedure
The abdomen and flank areas are reshaped through a broader surgical correction.
Recovery
Swelling, tightness and compression are expected during the early recovery period.
Final result
Contour improves gradually as swelling settles and tissues heal.
Extended Abdominoplasty FAQs
Common questions about extended tummy tuck surgery
These answers provide general guidance. Suitability depends on anatomy, skin excess, previous weight change and treatment goals.
What is extended abdominoplasty?
Extended abdominoplasty is a tummy tuck procedure that treats a wider area, including the abdomen and tissue extending towards the flanks.
How is it different from standard abdominoplasty?
Standard abdominoplasty mainly focuses on the central abdomen, while extended abdominoplasty addresses broader tissue excess around the sides as well.
Who may be suitable?
It may be suitable for patients with wider skin laxity, flank tissue excess or contour concerns after significant weight change.
When is fleur de lis abdominoplasty better?
Fleur de lis abdominoplasty may be more appropriate where excess skin is present both vertically and horizontally.
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