What is a Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck?

A Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck is a tummy tuck that uses both vertical and horizontal incisions. It gets it's name (fleur de lis) from the shape of the pattern drawn on your skin to indicate where the incisions will be. It is often used on patients with massive amounts of weight loss. A fleur-de-lis tummy tuck is used to maximize the amount of skin that can be removed because it allows the surgeon to remove skin "side to side" as well as "up and down". Another advantage of the fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty is that it results in a a slimmer waistline and better shape. A disadvantage to the fleur-de-lis tummy tuck is that you end up with an additional scar running up and down your stomach/chest.