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 […]
C.L.A.S.S. Tummy Tuck
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 […]
Ditching the Drains for a Better Tummy Tuck
A number of patients balk at the idea of a tummy tuck when they hear about the necessity for surgical drains during recovery. And why wouldn’t they? Post operative drains sound messy and involved, and that’s the last thing anyone wants to deal with when they’ve just come out of surgery. That’s why I’ve developed […]
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 […]
Does a C.L.A.S.S. Tummy Tuck™ Help You Lose Weight?
Although a tummy tuck is often mistakenly thought to be a weight loss surgery, the truth is that the effects of an abdominoplasty are primarily aesthetic. At the same time, a recent study from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicates that tummy tucks in men and women who were previously obese may help […]
Tummy Tuck Myths
Despite its popularity as one of the most often-performed procedures at my practice here in Denver, a tummy tuck still carries its share of myths. Here are a few of the most common, in hopes that I can finally dispel these rumors once and for all. Myth: Tummy Tucks Are a Weight Loss Solution Probably […]
What the Popularity of the C.L.A.S.S. Tummy Tuck™ Indicates
I’m seeing a growing trend in the popularity of my C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck™ here in Denver. I find this interesting, because of course there is always the option for a traditional tummy tuck from many other local surgeons. What are the benefits to the C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck that keep patients requesting the procedure? Could this […]
Before and After: Looking at a C.L.A.S.S. Tummy Tuck™
The C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck™ is a procedure I’ve pioneered in order to achieve optimum body contouring results,* combining liposuction with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Before deciding whether a C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck may be right for you, however, it’s often helpful to look at some before and after photos from other Denver tummy tuck patients who […]
Why a Drain-Free Technique Means a Better Tummy Tuck Procedure
Men and women considering a tummy tuck in Denver may not be aware of a new technique I’ve developed. Called the Combined LipoAbdominoplasty Sculpting & Shaping (C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck™) technique, this procedure combines both lipo and a tummy tuck in a unique way to deliver improved outcomes. Since pioneering this new methodology, I have been […]
Why the No-Drain C.L.A.S.S. Tummy Tuck™ Is Better
Over my years of practicing plastic surgery here in Denver, I’ve developed a new technique for tummy tuck procedures. The Combined LipoAbdominoplasty Sculpting & Shaping (C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck™) technique is a combination of Brazilian, Italian and American techniques. I’ve also added my own refinements for optimum results. The History of Tummy Tucks A tummy tuck, […]
