To do - or not to do - an Anchor Tummy Tuck
I would like to hear from people who have, and have not had an anchor TT and let me know if they are happy with their decision. If you didn't have an Anchor - do you wish you did?
If you DON'T have an anchor, can you still get the muscle tightening?
The surgeon said he thought I wouldn't be happy unless I had one, but I've seen SO many people on here who haven't had one and they look great. I have my pre-op appt tomorrow and my final pre-op Dr visit on Wed, and I have to be decided by then.
I was going to go to Dr Sauceda and have all my work done, but because of finances right now, and my insurance will pay for my panniculectomy, I can upgrade to a full TT much easier right now. Dr S said i didn't need the anchor based on my pics.
HELP - I need some info and guidance.
Thanks!
HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Sonya
on 12/28/09 9:48 am - West Central FL☼RIDA , FL
First let me say I did end up having the Anchor Cut and I am so glad I did!
I had a lot of laxity above the belly button and on my sides. While a traditional TT will pull down the skin it does not pull it in from the sides......you get the best hour glass shape the Anchor Cut.
For almost 8 or 9 months while I was doing my own research I thought for sure I was having a traditional TT.....it always boggled my mind how the surgeon would remove the skin from the sides if he was only pulling it down..... Anyhow it wasn't until I met with the very last surgeon when he recommended the Anchor Cut and explained (and showed my pictures) how I'd get better results. It made sense to me so I decided to go for it and gotta say I'm thrilled with my results!!!
My surgeon even showed me a couple of pictures of woman who originally had the traditional cut and later decided to re-do it with the anchor cut because they still had loose skin above the belly button and on their sides.
Best wishes on your decision....it's a tough one....
Highest~ 267/ Surgery~ 253/Current~133/ GOAL 130
August 31, 2006 ~ Gastric Bypass~December 19, 2008 ~Tuck with muscle repair~December 16, 2009 ~ Tummy Tuck revision (loosened skin as a result of stretch marks), Mons reduction, Mini Inner Thigh Lift, BL/BA to Full C from AA :)~December 18, 2013 ~ Butt Lift and brachioplasty~Completed by Dr. Wang-Ashraf at Artisan Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia.
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HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"
Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
Join us on the Lightweights Board!