Many patients shy away from getting a tummy tuck because they think it will require a long, uncomfortable recovery. However, there are some simple steps you can take to enjoy the benefits a tummy tuck has to offer while also planning a relatively smooth and stress-free recovery.* Clear Your Schedule A tummy tuck is a […]
Abdominoplasty
The Belly Button: The Most Important Part of Your Tummy Tuck?
A skilled tummy tuck surgeon should think carefully about your belly button when planning tummy tuck surgery. The fact is that the navel is the most central, most eye-catching feature on the belly. A belly button that looks odd or fake can be an immediate giveaway of your surgery, while a well-crafted one can serve […]
Men and Their Spare Tires: Why Tummy Tucks Aren’t Just for Women
Men are less open than women in talking about their body insecurities, but their self-confidence is just as likely to suffer if struggling with a “spare tire” that just won’t go away. How you feel about your physical appearance can be a major barrier to feeling positive, and not just about your body. If you’re […]
Liposuction: The Secret Ingredient for a Great Tummy Tuck
Tummy tucks can be an effective way to remove excess skin and fat from the abdominal area.* However, sometimes a tummy tuck alone can’t give your figure the look you’re hoping for. That’s why I’ve developed a specialized procedure that has taken traditional tummy tuck results to a whole new level. Why Lipo Works Liposuction […]
Modifying Existing Abdominoplasty Techniques for Natural-Looking Results
Abdominoplasty can resolve excess skin and tissue and loose musculature that so often remain following pregnancy or rapid weight loss.* Traditional abdominoplasty techniques have been effective for hundreds of thousands of patients over the years, but some patients’ results look too obviously surgically altered, presenting with a very flat look that lacks the soft, graceful […]
3 Benefits of a Tummy Tuck after Weight Loss
Although one of the more persistent myths about abdominoplasty (a tummy tuck) is that it’s surgery to help with weight loss, this really isn’t the case. In fact, the reverse is true: a tummy tuck is a common procedure to schedule after losing a lot of weight. Here’s a look at the top three benefits of […]
Do Tummy Tucks Eliminate Stretch Marks?
Many of my Denver tummy tuck patients want to know if getting the surgery will get rid of their stretch marks. Although a tummy tuck might remove some stretch marks, it doesn’t always. Here’s a closer look at the connection between stretch marks and your tummy tuck. Tummy Tuck Basics During a tummy tuck, I […]
The Drain-Free Tummy Tuck Technique
If the thought of post-surgical drains has held you back from a tummy tuck, you’ll be happy to hear that there’s now a drain-free tummy tuck technique available. This procedure called the C.L.A.S.S. Tummy Tuck™, is exclusively offered by Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Francesco Campanile, and combines abdominoplasty and liposuction in a revolutionary way that […]
Weight Loss before a Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tucks: Serious Surgery behind the Cute Name
The phrase “tummy tuck” is a fairly cute name for what is actually a very involved surgical procedure. Even the word “tuck” implies that the surgery is a quick and simple process. This is not at all the case; abdominoplasty requires care and precision to achieve an excellent surgical result.* At my practice in Denver, […]
