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. […]
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How to Choose Your Breast Implant Size
The trend toward more natural-looking breast augmentation reflects many women’s shifting preferences for more modest cup size changes. Still, the single most important factor in choosing implant size is personal taste. Here are a few of my tips for choosing an implant size if you’re feeling uncertain about an upcoming breast augmentation. DIY “Sizers” Before […]
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 […]
3 Questions to Ask before Your Breast Augmentation
The most beautiful breast augmentation results are achieved when patients and surgeons communicate clearly and openly about goals, expectations and the procedure itself.* Here are my suggestions for three good questions to ask before a breast augmentation. Saline or Silicone? There are reasons why you might choose either saline or silicone breast implants, and factors such […]
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 […]
Could Different Liposuction Techniques Mean Better Results?
When it comes to body contouring, there continue to be new advances and discoveries in liposuction techniques and gadgetry. The ever-evolving list of options patients face when deciding to have liposuction can be overwhelming and confusing, yet it’s hard to figure out if there’s any evidence that a new method or special equipment could yield […]
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 […]
Do Tummy Tuck Alternatives Really Work?
Whether it’s due to pregnancy, age or weight loss, stomach skin that’s loose or flabby can be very embarrassing. If you’re unhappy with your belly, you may feel tempted by the idea of all the “nonsurgical tummy tuck alternatives” that are offered today and wonder if they really work. Here’s a look at some of […]
3 Ways a Tummy Tuck Takes Away Your Post-Baby Bump Blues
After your baby is delivered, long, sleepless nights may not be the only thing giving you the blues. Pregnancy can certainly take a toll on woman’s body, all too often leaving behind a saggy belly in its wake. Here are three ways a tummy tuck can help you fight back against your post-baby bump.* Repairs […]
