What is a Fleur De Lis Abdominoplasty? AKA the Fleur De Lis Tummy Tuck

What Is a Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty?

A Life-Changing Midsection Transformation with Dr. Ross Bunch

If you’ve made major changes to your lifestyle and experienced a significant weight loss, you deserve to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. For many people, the journey doesn’t stop at the number on the scale—excess skin can remain, especially in the midsection, hiding the shape and progress you’ve worked so hard for.

That’s where the Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty comes in. This advanced tummy tuck technique goes beyond the traditional approach to address both horizontal and vertical laxity, helping to sculpt and smooth the entire abdominal area—including the center, upper, and lower abdomen. It’s a tailored, transformative solution for those who want a more contoured silhouette and long-lasting results.

The Technique: How a Fleur-de-Lis Tummy Tuck Works

Unlike a standard tummy tuck, which typically focuses on the lower abdomen and removes skin and fat horizontally, the Fleur-de-Lis method incorporates two incisions:

• A horizontal incision across the lower abdomen, similar to a traditional abdominoplasty.
• A vertical incision that runs up the midline of the abdomen, forming an upside-down “T” shape.

This dual approach allows for the removal of excess skin in two directions, making it especially effective for patients who have more than just lower belly laxity. During the procedure, we also tighten the abdominal muscles for added support and strength, and reposition the belly button as needed for the most natural, balanced look.

The result? A smoother, firmer, and more defined waistline that reflects the effort you’ve put into your body.

How Do You Know if This Is the Right Procedure?

If you’re dealing with a significant amount of loose skin throughout your midsection—not just below the belly button, but also across the upper abdomen and around the waist—a Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty may be the most effective way to address it. This is particularly true if you:

• Feel like skin is still “hiding” your shape, even after slimming down.
• Notice folds or creasing in the upper and lower abdomen.
• Want a more comprehensive contour than a traditional tummy tuck can offer.
• Are in good overall health and at a stable, healthy weight.

At Plastic Surgery of Tuscaloosa, I take a highly personalized approach. During your consultation, we’ll discuss your goals, review your anatomy, and determine whether the Fleur-de-Lis technique—or another option—will deliver the results you’re looking for.

Why Choose a Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty?

This procedure offers dramatic, body-defining results, especially for patients whose transformations have left behind more excess skin than muscle tone alone can address. Beyond aesthetics, it can also bring meaningful improvements in daily comfort and quality of life. Some of the benefits include:

Striking visual improvement in the shape and contour of your waist and upper abdomen

Smoother skin and fewer folds, helping reduce irritation or discomfort from rubbing

Stronger core support and posture improvement through muscle tightening

A deep sense of closure and confidence after a major personal transformation

It’s important to note that this procedure does come with a more visible scar due to the vertical incision. But for many of my patients, the overall improvement in contour, comfort, and confidence far outweighs that consideration—and with proper care, the scar often fades beautifully over time.

Let’s Talk About Your Next Step

Choosing to move forward with a Fleur-de-Lis abdominoplasty is a personal and empowering decision. If you’ve done the work to change your life and your body and are now ready to feel fully confident in your shape, I’d love to help you complete your journey.

At Plastic Surgery of Tuscaloosa, my team and I are here to provide honest guidance, expert care, and natural-looking results you can feel proud of. Let’s explore your options together and create a plan that’s as unique as your journey has been.

?? Call us at (205) 349-0049, contact us here, or book your consultation online here to get started. I look forward to meeting you.