Ask a Plastic Surgeon: What is the Hourglass Tummy Tuck?

A lot of women seek the hourglass figure. This is the result of having a wider bust and hips compared to the size of the waist. Some women are naturally blessed with these features, and others pursue cosmetic surgery to achieve these ratios.
In a traditional tummy tuck, excess skin is removed from the abdomen to make a flatter and smoother shape. We do tighten the abdominal muscles during the procedure as well which helps to narrow the waist. Sometimes liposuction can be added to this procedure at the same time to further accentuate the patient's shape.
The "hourglass" tummy tuck is essentially doing a traditional tummy tuck with muscle tightening and with added liposuction, but there is 1 more additional step. To further define the hourglass shape, fat grafting to the hips is added. So in addition to narrowing the waist with the tummy tuck and liposuction, when you fat graft to the hips, it makes the hips wider, but also gives the illusion that the waist is narrower.
It is important to find a surgeon that is familiar with combining these procedures as there are always risks involved with surgery. Following post-operative instructions is also vital to optimize your results.
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[@boatbuilder6396]

Dr. Cooper, do you perform extended tummy tucks? Looking for a surgeon to do mine.

[@daniellecoopermd]

Yes, I do.

[@boatbuilder6396]

@@daniellecoopermd COOL! I had mine done 10 weeks ago in Plano, TX! Loving my results!!