S05E87 - Better Tummy Tucks: Expert Tips to Avoid Dog Ears and Achieve Excellence

Fear the dreaded 'dog ears' no more, as hosts Dr. Salvatore Pacella @sandiegoplasticsurgeon, Dr. Lawrence Tong @yorkvilleplasticsurgery, and Dr. Sam Rhee @bergencosmetic unveil the secrets behind crafting a better abdominoplasty. We unravel the expert surgical maneuvers that prevent these unwanted skin bunches and discuss the delicate dance between trimming enough skin to avoid dog ears and keeping scarring to a minimum. The hosts also share their strategies for incision placement that honor a patient's preferred wardrobe choices post-surgery, ensuring that results are not only medically sound but also aesthetically pleasing.

Our conversation also pulls back the curtain on how liposuction can be a game-changer in smoothing out the body's contour and how they commit to the ethical responsibility of post-operative revisions. This episode is a trove of insights into how the art of plastic surgery is continually evolving alongside fashion and personal style. Whether you're a patient considering a tummy tuck or simply fascinated by the transformative power of cosmetic procedures, this discussion is sure to sculpt your understanding of what goes into creating those enviable postoperative silhouettes.

00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:27 Understanding Dog Ears in Tummy Tucks
02:36 Strategies for Preventing Dog Ears
04:45 Adjusting Techniques Over Time
08:01 Intraoperative Strategies and Post-Operative Adjustments
11:56 Addressing Dog Ears After Surgery
17:50 Concluding Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up

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