Removal of More Skin
Most surgeons will take off as much skin as possible, while keeping the scar low.
Discuss your expectations and concerns with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your best result. (Robert E. Zaworski, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)
It is not only the amount of skin removed, but also direction (vectors) of flap advancement that produce your result.
Also, it is always better to remove skin conservatively and return later (minor procedure) to remove more if necessary than to remove too much and crank you together under tension.
Skin relaxes after abdominoplasty. Don’t expect perfection, expect improvement. Your surgeon will try to create a masterpiece, but must do so in the context of what his or her medium will allow with a margin of safety. (Steve Laverson, MD, San Diego Plastic Surgeon)
There is a limit to how much skin can be taken out safely during an abdominoplasty. This is a judgment call by your plastic surgeon. Too much tension will lead to wound healing problems, and unfavorable scar, and possibly even tissue loss. (Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)
Can I have more skin removed?
Preoperative markings are simply a guide with which to initiate the procedure. The actual amount of skin to be removed during a tummy tuck is determined during the operation. Good surgeons design the procedure so as not to “burn any bridges”. The amount of skin to be excised is determined as the final maneuver in tummy tuck so that the best results are achieved. Trying to remove too much skin to achieve a preconceived goal could lead to too much tension and wound healing problems. Discuss your questions with your board-certified plastic surgeon. He or she should be able to address your concerns and make you fully informed about the tummy tuck procedure. (Philip E. Fleming, MD, Nashville Plastic Surgeon)
That needs to be addressed IN PERSON with the surgeon. Plus your posited photos are very underexposed. (Darryl J. Blinski, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)