What Is a Reverse Tummy Tuck?
A reverse tummy tuck is a surgical body-contouring procedure that removes excess skin and tightens laxity in the upper abdomen, specifically above the navel, unlike a traditional tummy tuck, which removes skin from the lower abdomen through a bikini-line incision. A reverse tummy tuck lifts skin upward and secures it along the inframammary (under-breast) crease.
Dr. Marshall offers two signature approaches to the reverse tummy tuck, selected based on anatomy, skin excess, and aesthetic goals:
- Mini Reverse Tummy Tuck: The incision is limited to the natural under-breast crease, making it ideal for patients with mild to moderate upper abdominal skin laxity.
- Full Reverse Tummy Tuck: The incision remains within the inframammary fold and may extend across the midline of the chest. This approach allows Dr. Marshall to remove more extensive upper abdominal skin and, when appropriate, perform abdominal muscle repair for enhanced tightening and support.
Both techniques are designed to restore firmness and contour to the upper abdomen while concealing incisions within natural anatomical folds.
