Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Sydney

Do I need a Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck?

It is almost impossible to determine which type of tummy tuck procedure would be best suited for your body type without an in-person consultation with Dr Dona. Typically a Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck is best suited for patients that have undergone extensive weight loss and are experiencing a large amount of overhanging skin, a Fleur De Lis is the best option to get the maximum benefit from a Tummy Tuck procedure. During the initial consultation, Dr Dona will be able to assess your body and your desired outcomes from a Tummy Tuck procedure. From here, Dr Dona will be able to recommend to you which type of Tummy Tuck procedure will be most beneficial for you.

Recovery after Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck Surgery

Your recovery after fleur de lis tummy tuck will be quite similar to the recovery of a traditional tummy tuck. A fleur de lis tummy tuck is a significantly more invasive procedure than a traditional tummy tuck, due to the vertical contouring that is also done with this procedure. During your initial consultation, Dr Dona will advise you of when you will be able to return to your normal routines after surgery

Who is suitable for the Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck?

The ideal candidate for fleur de lis surgery is someone that has undergone massive weight loss and is experiencing significant amounts of overhanging skin.

Potential complications for Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck

All surgical procedures carry the potential risk of wound healing complications – these complications include wound bleeding, infection, wound breakdown or even skin and tissue necrosis or loss. As a result, wound ulceration and wound breakdown can occur.  Wound complications can range in minor through to major concerns, that may warrant further surgical and hospital intervention.

With an FDL Tummy Tuck, the wounds are obviously very large, so these risks are much greater compared to surgery with smaller wounds. Those patients at greatest risk of these potential complications are:

• • Elderly
  • Overweight
  • Diabetics
  • Smokers
  • Immunosuppressed including those taking certain immunosuppressive medications

For most people without these risk factors, the chances of any significant wound healing problems are quite small.

A FDL Tummy Tuck has very large wounds and therefore the risks of wound problems are much greater compared to a standard scar Tummy Tuck. The area of greatest concern is located at the bottom of the midline scar where it meets the relevant horizontal scar. These are the areas which have the greatest degree of tension and the poorest blood supply.

The general and specific complications for a FDL Tummy Tuck are the same as noted on our Tummy Tuck page.