Blog Category - Tummy Tuck

Jun

The Benefits of A Tummy Tuck For Post-Pregnancy Bodies

Is a tummy tuck right for you? Many people want to return to a pre-pregnancy body and a tummy tuck is one of the most common procedures that can help with the process. Pregnancy is an amazing and transformative experience that brings joy and happiness to many people. However, pre...

Jun

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Ask A Plastic Surgeon: How To Get Rid Of A Tummy Tuck Scar

An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures, but it is often considered by many to be one of the most invasive. By nature of the procedure, the incision is large and often extends hip-to-hip, which can sometimes leave an unsightly scar...

Jun

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Hourglass Tummy Tuck: What It Is and Why People Choose It

People get plastic surgery for all kinds of reasons. It could be to look better, to take care of unwanted and unnecessary skin, or even to help with medical issues. And an hourglass tummy tuck is no different. It is also one of the most common procedures done in plastic surgery. &...

Jun

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How To Treat Seroma After A Tummy Tuck

Seroma is a collection of fluid that builds up under the surface of your skin. A seroma sometimes develops after surgical procedures and is a common complication associated with a tummy tuck. After a tummy tuck, your surgical team typically puts drainage tubes in place...

Jun

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Best Body Contouring Procedures After Weight Loss

Reaching your goal weight is an incredibly rewarding experience, but losing weight does not always mean your journey to reaching your aesthetic goals is complete. Loose skin is a very common problem post-weight loss, as are issues like genetic fat deposits that do not respond to ...

Jun

How To Correct Sagging Skin After Bariatric Surgery

For those who have struggled with their weight for years, bariatric surgery can help you finally see success on your weight loss journey. By making changes to your digestive system, bariatric surgery helps patients lose substantial amounts of weight often in a very short time per...

Jun

Will Weight Gain After A Tummy Tuck Affect My Results?

A tummy tuck, especially when combined with liposuction, can significantly reduce abdominal fat that does not respond to diet or exercise. The procedure helps you obtain a slimmer, fitter waistline by tightening excess skin around the stomach. It is often done after pregnancy or ...

Jun

Panniculectomy vs Tummy Tuck: Which Is Better For Me?

Both a panniculectomy and tummy tuck address loose skin near the abdomen and are therefore often confused with one another. While there is some overlap in terms of the end goal of both procedures - a flatter stomach without loose, sagging skin – they are very differen...

Jun

What Is Renuvion And Is It Right For Me?

Skin tightening treatments have evolved considerably in recent years, with less invasive options becoming more widely available. One such option is Renuvion, often used in procedures such as a “scarless tummy tuck. ” Renuvion works by using plasma energy to contract th...

Jun

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The Difference between a Mini Tummy Tuck and Full Tummy Tuck

Loose and sagging skin around the abdomen and stomach often results from pregnancy or extreme weight loss. An abdominoplasty - better known as a tummy tuck – can remove excess skin and tighten underlying abdominal muscles. As a result, your stomach will look smoother ...

Jun

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Scarless Tummy Tuck

If you have loose skin around your abdomen, a traditional tummy tuck is one route to take care of that problem. However, if you're wary of an invasive procedure, you may be a good candidate for a procedure known as Renuvion skin tightening. Sometimes called a “ A ...

Jun

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Why Exercise Is Important After A Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck procedure can help you achieve a slimmer and fitter waistline by removing excess skin and fat around the tummy area. It also tightens underlying abdominal muscles. Tummy tucks are best for people with abdominal laxity that cannot be corrected by diet and exercise. Wh...