Like most surgeries, abdominoplasty requires that patients take some downtime to allow their body to heal. However, downtime doesn’t have to be miserable. You could be surprised at how much of a difference these five unusual tips can make during your healing process. Stock Up on Dry Shampoo Dry shampoos can soak up oil, give […]
Tummy Tuck
How Much Weight Will You Lose with a Tummy Tuck?
For the right candidate, a tummy tuck can be excellent for body contouring. Some men and women interested in a tummy tuck may wonder how much weight can be lost with the procedure. While this question is certainly valid and should be addressed, it’s also be somewhat misguided. A Tummy Tuck Is for Contouring, Not […]
3 Reasons Tummy Tucks Are Trending Upward
Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck tightens loose stomach skin while toning abdominal muscles, but also offers a range of benefits that more and more candidates are quickly becoming aware of.* According to recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, tummy tucks saw a five percent increase in 2014 compared to […]
Struggling with Stress Incontinence? A Tummy Tuck May Help
Stress incontinence is a fairly common condition that affects more women than men, and commonly causes urine to be released when energy is exerted, often while laughing, coughing, lifting something, sneezing or even while having intercourse. Stress incontinence can be embarrassing, but recent research suggests that a tummy tuck may help not only relieve symptoms […]
Tummy Tucks after Pregnancy: How Long Should You Wait?
A tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, can be a great option for mothers who would like to tighten their abdominal area and get rid of loose, baggy skin around the stomach.* However, it’s important to take long-term factors into consideration when planning your post-pregnancy tummy tuck. Post-Pregnancy Hormones Estrogen and progesterone are at their […]
4 Tips to Minimize Post-Tummy Tuck Swelling
Preparing for your recovery is just as important as preparing for the surgery itself. Although some degree of post-tummy tuck swelling is inevitable, the amount of swelling can vary depending on the procedure. For example, a tummy tuck with liposuction, also known as the C.L.A.S.S. tummy tuck™, generally involves less swelling than a traditional abdominoplasty. […]
4 Benefits of a Tummy Tuck after Pregnancy
The significant changes that happen to your body during pregnancy may leave you lacking self-confidence and struggling with frustration about your appearance. You shouldn’t be ashamed of feeling less than your best if pregnancy took a toll on your body. Here are four ways a tummy tuck can help improve the appearance of your post-pregnancy […]
The Healing Power of a Tummy Tuck
An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a body contouring procedure that slims down the midsection by removing excess stomach skin and tightening underlying abdominal muscles.* This surgery offers physical benefits such as increasing patient comfort when walking and eliminating skin infections or other irritation within folds of skin.* However, the psychological effects of body contouring […]
Why a Tummy Tuck Won’t Help You Lose Weight
Tummy tucks are one of the most popular of all plastic surgeries, but they’re also one of the most misunderstood. While a tummy tuck can offer many benefits* for patients who have successfully slimmed down already, here’s an explanation as to why this body contouring won’t help you reach your weight loss goals. Slim Down […]
4 Problems Tummy Tucks Help Fix after Weight Loss
Although a tummy tuck is not a method for losing weight, it can be a popular procedure if you have reached your target weight but struggle with loose skin. Here’s a look at four ways a tummy tuck can help after you meet your weight loss goals.* Remove Excess Skin When you slim down and […]
