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Traditional Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) vs. Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty Both the fleur-de-lis and traditional abdominoplasty procedures are designed to address excess sagging skin, and they share some significant similarities. However, there are key differences between them. The fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty is a more extensive tummy tuck procedure that addresses loose skin both horizontally…

Belt Lipectomy (Lower Body Lift Surgery) After Bariatric Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide A belt lipectomy (lower body lift, 360 degrees abdominoplasty) removes excess skin from the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks after significant weight loss, such as post-bariatric surgery. This procedure contours the lower body, enhancing comfort, mobility, and appearance…

How Significant Changes in the Body’s Morphology (Biology) Affects Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery Significant morphological changes resulting from massive weight loss impact Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty surgery, affecting the approach, customisation, execution, and outcomes. Massive weight loss could cause extreme changes in body morphology (biology), many times necessitating surgical intervention to reinstate the body’s…

Customised Approaches for Lower Body Readjustment: Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Belt Lipectomy, Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty, and Combined Procedures Patients looking for lower body readjustment can consider traditional abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), belt lipectomy, Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty, or a combination of procedures. Massive weight loss leads to loose, sagging skin in the lower body, especially…

Regaining Weight After Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Gaining weight after Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty can impact the procedure’s results. Therefore, it’s recommended to maintain a stable weight after weight loss surgery. A Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess, loose skin from the lower and upper abdomen. It also involves repairing any…

Lower Body Lift (Belt Lipectomy) Surgery Guide Substantial weight loss could leave excess skin and fat 360 degrees around your waist, affecting your abdomen, flanks, upper pubic zone, buttocks, and thighs. Belt lipectomy surgery removes excess skin from these areas with a 360-degree incision around the belt line. This surgical…

Recovery Timeline: What to Expect One Day, One Week, One Month, Post Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty Recovery is an integral step following Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty. Though the recovery time frame differs in each patient, most patients can resume light activities 3-4 weeks after surgery. Fleur-de-lis Abdominoplasty addresses excess skin and separated abdominal muscles…

Managing and Minimising Belt Lipectomy Scarring (Circumferential Body Lift Scars) Losing 30+ kilos often leaves behind sagging skin and stubborn fat deposits on the abdomen and nearby areas such as the lower back, hips, thighs, pubic area, and buttocks. Tightening saggy skin in all these areas is achievable through belt…

Obtaining Medicare Coverage for Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery Medicare will only cover Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty if it is a medical necessity. There are two groups qualifying for MBS number: post-pregnancy cases involving muscle separation and related symptoms and post-weight loss cases where the patient records a weight loss exceeding 5 BMI levels…

Umbilical Hernia Repair during Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty Surgery Though umbilical hernias, which are highly prevalent in babies, are painless and commonly go away on their own, sometimes, when adults experience them, they may be tender to the touch, cause discomfort, and can be aesthetically unappealing.   A common indication of an umbilical…