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…
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Tummy Tucks Plus Liposuction for Better Body Contouring
When patients come in for a consultation about a tummy tuck from my Denver practice, I often recommend including liposuction as well. Sometimes this comes as a surprise to my patients; most of us think of a tummy tuck as a very inclusive major surgery. The truth is, while a tummy tuck is ideal for…
Make Yourself Over with Breast Augmentation
The Body Makeover A new year is here; time to follow through on those New Year’s resolutions to finally get into shape. A full-body makeover can be a great option for helping you get that new look. Whether considering a little liposuction, or committing to a breast augmentation or tummy tuck, our Denver cosmetic surgery…
What to Look for in Before and After Pictures
Many surgeons post before and after photos of real surgeries on their sites. This is a good idea in theory, but the truth is that you have to know what to look for. Yes, a tummy tuck will make a patient look slimmer,* but what details should you pay attention to? Here’s a guide to…
Going on a Shopping Spree after Your Surgery
Following plastic surgery after weight loss, many of my Denver patients feel like they’ve just gotten a second chance at life.* One of the best things about slimming your shape is getting to buy a whole new wardrobe to fit your new body. Committing to a New You When you’re struggling with feeling flabby, it…
Occupying Your Time While Recovering
Recovery time following a cosmetic procedure is never anyone’s favorite way to pass the time, especially after a more involved surgery like a tummy tuck. Denver locals are especially restless, given our reputation for living in one of the most physically active cities in the country. If you’re worried about recovery times giving you cabin…
How Abdominoplasty May Look Different a Few Years from Now
Many men and women have chosen tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery at my practice in Denver. And the procedure today is much more advanced than it was even a decade or two ago. Still, techniques and technologies will continue to advance in the years to come. Current clinical trials that are underway for a new product…
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,…
Tummy Tuck Recovery Tips
For our patients in Denver, the ease and comfort of the healing process after a tummy tuck can be largely dependent upon how well you prepare beforehand.* Although you can only do so much to influence how fast your body heals, there are definitely steps you can take to make sure that your recovery is…
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.) 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 excited to…
