Abdominoplasty: Everything You Need to Know About Tummy Tucks
During a tummy tuck surgery, or abdominoplasty, the abdominal muscles are tightened and excess sagging skin is eliminated. This creates a flatter, better toned midsection. Having a flatter abdominal area has a major impact on the way clothing fits and looks, making you feel more confident and comfortable in your body. Tummy tucks are for both men and women, especially those who have experienced extreme weight loss or pregnancy. The surgery takes approximately one to two hours, and you will be put under general anesthesia. A Good Candidate… Is in good health Carries excess weight in...
Read MoreHow Long Should a New Mother Wait Before Abdominoplasty?
Most mothers won’t hesitate to tell you that childbirth takes a certain toll on the body, but the notion that a new mother’s aesthetic appeal has to be permanently diminished after pregnancy is a total misconception. Tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) are administered to remove unnecessary skin and fat from the stomach area, making them a very popular cosmetic procedure for women who have been pregnant. This common procedure can return flatness and smoothness to the stomach, and even has a comparatively short recovery time relative to other kinds of plastic surgery—on average, most...
Read MoreLiposuction and Skin Tightening/Lifting Combo Procedures
Liposuction, also known simply as lipo, is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. It involves the use of a suction-assisted cannula to remove deposits of unwanted fat from the body. Liposuction is often performed in areas where patients have trouble shedding excess fat, such as the stomach, thighs, buttocks and back of the arms. The procedure itself dates back to 1926, when French surgeon Charles Dujarier pioneered liposuction. More recently, some patients have been seeking combination procedures consisting of both liposuction and some other...
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