After significant weight-loss, especially after post-bariatric surgery, it is common for excess skin to remain around the abdominal area.

Fleur-de-Lis surgery (also known as a Vertical Abdominoplasty) can remove these stubborn pockets of fat and tighten loose, hanging skin on the front and lateral abdominal wall. The unique “Fleur-de-Lis” body lift technique restores tone to muscles used to support the abdomen, resulting in a well-toned, flatter stomach and smoother waistline.

The scars for a vertical abdominoplasty typically run in an upside down “T” shape, running vertically from the lower part of the rib cage to just below your belly button and horizontally across your pubic section or undie line. This is used to pull in and tighten loose skin around the midsection. It is important to note that even with the best efforts, most patients will have visible scars after Fleur-de-Lis surgery.  As this includes the vertical midline scar, the procedure is usually only recommended for individuals who have extensive excess skin, and fat deposits that cannot be removed with and extended abdominoplasty.  In my experience, patients are delighted to trade the excess tissue for a fine line scar that allows them to show off their new figure in clothes they have dreamt about wearing again.