Fleur de Lis Abdominoplasty in Plano, TX

During Fleur de Lis abdominoplasty, Dr. Obasi plans both horizontal and vertical tissue removal based on the location and severity of loose skin. The resulting incision pattern resembles an upside-down T or anchor shape.

The procedure may involve removing excess skin and fat, tightening the abdominal wall when appropriate, redraping the remaining tissue, and repositioning the belly button. The exact surgical steps depend on your anatomy and treatment plan.

If your surgical plan involves removing stubborn fat, Fleur de Lis tummy tuck surgery often incorporates liposuction. Because this procedure is more extensive than a standard tummy tuck, careful patient selection and individualized surgical planning are important.

Preparation starts with a complete medical evaluation and honest discussion about your health history, medications, supplements, smoking or nicotine use, previous weight-loss procedures, and prior abdominal surgery.

Before surgery, you may need to:

• Complete requested lab testing or medical clearance
• Follow instructions regarding medications and supplements
• Stop smoking or nicotine use as instructed
• Arrange transportation on the day of surgery
• Prepare help at home for the early recovery period
• Plan adequate time away from work and strenuous responsibilities

Dr. Obasi advises patients to prepare for activity restrictions, arrange help during recovery, and complete any required medical clearance or lab work.

Fleur de Lis abdominoplasty is performed under general anesthesia for patient comfort. Your surgical plan determines the amount and location of skin removal, whether abdominal muscle repair is appropriate, how the belly button will be managed, and whether drains are needed.

Depending on the extent of your procedure, the surgery can take anywhere from three to six hours. After surgery, the medical team monitors you as you recover from anesthesia and provides instructions for incision care, movement, medications, and follow-up.

Recovery varies according to the extent of surgery and your individual healing response. Swelling, soreness, tightness, and limited mobility are expected early in tummy tuck recovery. Over the first several weeks, you will gradually feel comfortable returning to your daily activities, as swelling and other side effects subside. However, strenuous exercise must be avoided until you’re cleared by Dr. Obasi.

Walking carefully during early recovery can support circulation. While you may be expected to feel comfortable returning to normal routines within a few  weeks after surgery, your full recovery and final results may take several months to become apparent.

It’s important to follow all personalized post-operative instructions and attend scheduled follow-up visits.

You can expect a more tightly contoured abdomen after excess skin is removed, although swelling will initially obscure the final result. Your contour will continue to settle as swelling decreases and tissues heal.

Fleur de Lis abdominoplasty creates both a low horizontal scar and a central vertical scar. Scars usually change and mature over time, but they do not disappear completely.

Maintaining a stable weight can help protect your long-term body contouring results because major future weight changes can stretch the skin again.