Ann\u2019s Background: From Gastric Sleeve to Life-Changing Weight Loss<\/b><\/h2>\n
A year ago, Ann weighed 120 kg. Following gastric sleeve surgery, she lost 45 kg. While the result was a healthier weight and improved well-being, it left behind another challenge:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This is a common experience for many patients who undergo massive weight loss. In such cases, a traditional tummy tuck\u2014which primarily removes skin horizontally\u2014cannot fully correct the vertical excess skin and folds. That\u2019s where the <\/span>Fleur-de-Lys abdominoplasty<\/b> becomes essential.<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>Fleur-de-Lys (FDL) technique<\/b>, also called the <\/span>inverted T abdominoplasty<\/b>, removes skin both <\/span>horizontally and vertically<\/b>, creating a more comprehensive contouring effect. It is especially indicated for:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n By combining vertical and horizontal excision patterns, FDL surgery offers a more dramatic transformation\u2014sculpting the waistline and restoring core strength.<\/span><\/p>\n After a detailed consultation, <\/span>Dr. Khanh (CMO of AVA Hospital; Global KOL for InMode & Apyx)<\/b> recommended a <\/span>two-stage body contouring plan<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n This staged approach allows the body to recover optimally before undergoing further contouring.<\/span><\/p>\n Post-surgery, Ann benefited from AVA\u2019s comprehensive recovery program, which included:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Thanks to the dedicated care of AVA\u2019s doctors and medical staff, Ann was already ready to <\/span>fly back to Singapore just seven days after surgery<\/b>\u2014a testament to her resilience and AVA\u2019s commitment to safe, smooth recoveries.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Founded in 1996, <\/span>AVA Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Hospital<\/b> in Ho Chi Minh City is a Ministry of Health\u2013licensed institution with over 30 years of expertise. As a <\/span>collaborating partner of AIH Hospital (JCI standard)<\/b>, AVA integrates world-class safety with family legacy care.<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Khanh, internationally trained in the <\/span>U.S. and Singapore (Duke-NUS, Stanford)<\/b>, has presented at leading international conferences in <\/span>Dubai, Thailand, Turkey, Cyprus, and Bangkok<\/b>. As the pioneer of <\/span>QuantumRF, Morpheus8 and EvolveX in Vietnam<\/b> and an international authority on <\/span>body contouring technologies<\/b>, he continues to set the standard for surgical precision and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n Ann\u2019s journey highlights why many international patients\u2014especially those who undergo bariatric surgery\u2014choose Vietnam for advanced body contouring procedures. With a combination of:<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Why Fleur-de-Lys Abdominoplasty?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Dr. Khanh\u2019s Approach<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Recovery & Advanced Care at AVA Hospital<\/b><\/h2>\n
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AVA Hospital: Where International Standards Meet Vietnamese Excellence<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Body Contouring After Weight Loss in Vietnam<\/b><\/h2>\n