At 44 years old, this woman once weighed 430 pounds. After undergoing an RNY gastric bypass, she achieved an incredible 220-pound weight loss. However, she was left with excess sagging skin in her abdomen, which hung both vertically and horizontally, causing discomfort, mobility issues, and skin irritation. While she was happy with her buttocks and did not want a buttock lift or reduction, she sought a flatter, more toned stomach.
To remove her hanging abdominal skin, she underwent a Fleur de Lis tummy tuck (FDL abdominoplasty), also called a corset tummy tuck or inverted T tummy tuck. The 6-hour surgery, performed under general anesthesia, involved the removal of large sections of excess skin and fat. Her mons pubis was lifted and flattened, her abdominal muscles were tightened, and a new belly button was reconstructed to enhance her midsection.
After just a 2-week recovery, she experienced dramatic improvements. Her tummy rolls were completely gone, and she no longer suffered from chafing, skin infections, or irritation. Now, with a flat, sculpted abdomen, she can exercise comfortably, wear fitted clothing, and enjoy a boost in confidence. She is thrilled with her tummy tuck results and expresses immense gratitude to Dr. Katzen for his expertise in post-weight loss body contouring surgery.