We all know that we should be happy with our bodies and not compare ourselves to others, but at the end of the day, we are only human; it’s part of our nature to want what other people have and feel comfortable within our skin. It is much easier to say that you want to get into shape than to actually do it, and many people try, but it still doesn’t work in achieving their desired physique.
When you lose a lot of weight fast or have had bariatric surgery, there is usually a lot of excess skin and stubborn fat that needs to be removed to show off your new figure. No magic creams or waist trainers will tighten your skin and repair your abdominal muscles once they have lost their elasticity. This can be done by having an abdominoplasty, also more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck. There are five main abdominoplasties to be had for a range of different reasons. In this article, we will be going through what a fleur de lis tummy tuck is and answering common questions.
What Is A Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck?
Many people ask the question, What is a fleur de lis tummy tuck? as it’s not a surgery that you hear of every day. Fleur de Lis tummy tuck focuses on removing large amounts of skin from the abdomen as well as removing any stubborn fat deposits and repairing abdominal muscles. This will help to show a better silhouette and will also leave you feeling amazing in your new body.
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How Does A Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck Work?
Firstly, the surgeon will remove a panel of skin that is shaped like the three petals of a fleur-de-lis. The top of the panel is close to the breastbone, whilst the side panels are near the hip bones, which gives plenty of room to work with.
Once the panels are removed, the surgeon will then start working on the fat deposits, which will either be removed or reshaped so that you have a straight and flat stomach. Once the fat has been removed or reshaped, the surgeon will then look at your abdominal muscles. If the muscles are damaged and torn, then the surgeon will repair those muscles, just like any other abdominoplasty.
What Is The Recovery Like With Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck?
Our patients heal from a fleur de lis tummy tuck between 4 and 6 weeks; all of that time, you will be wearing a support garment. You can resume light exercising between 3 and 4 weeks, but overall, you are able to see the results immediately, and it is a life-changing surgery for people.
We would recommend massaging your scars once fully healed. This will reduce its appearance but also increase blood circulation and improve the recovery process.
What Is A Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck And Other Tummy Tucks Different?
The basic features of the fleur de lis abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) are the same as any other. The difference between what a fleur-de-lis tummy tuck is and other abdominoplasties is the different shape of the incisions and the extreme amount of skin that is removed.
A standard abdominoplasty only has one incision, and that is on the lower abdomen. The procedure firstly removes an eye-shaped piece of excess skin from the lower abdomen. This then gets pulled so the stomach looks slimmer. This is the same for a mini tummy tuck, too, just smaller. The surgeon will determine the type of tummy tuck you will have by analysing the amount of excess skin and your expectations for the surgery.
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