Tag Archives: Tummy Tuck
Loose, excess skin is a common problem for contestants of “The Biggest Loser,” because they lose so much weight in a short amount of time. When this happens, they usually turn to a plastic surgeon for body contouring surgery. Body … Continue reading
When I told my wife that I was going to write this as my blog I got the wife stare then the squint. “Are you sure?” she said. “Sure, why not?” I said. “Because you run the risk of angering … Continue reading
The tummy tuck is and has been a mainstay of cosmetic surgery practices. But what they are and how much they cost can be incredibly confusing. Names such as standard, extended, mini, hybrid and others don’t necessarily give a patient a … Continue reading
Plication or tightening of the rectus (six pack) muscles is an ingrained part of the tummy tuck procedure. It’s so routine that most surgeons never think about not doing it. But is it always necessary? No it’s not, and a … Continue reading
I know it sound a bit crazy to blog on the belly button but I have to tell you I’m tired of the most important part of a tummy tuck being the “I can’t forget to close the belly button” part … Continue reading
This is one of the latest catch phrases in plastic surgery. And of course I coined the phrase (okay every plastic surgeon says that). Regardless of this, why does it resonate so well today and what does it mean? If you … Continue reading
So, that tummy just isn’t want it used to be. Did you gain weight with pregnancy and your body just won’t return to it’s prepregnancy shape or your weight just got away from you and the tummy needs to be addressed so you’re not self-conscious … Continue reading
A recent study published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery notes that patients with a high Body Mass Index, (BMI), greater than 41 have an extreme elevated risk of secondary complications when undergoing body contouring surgeries like abdomionoplasty, … Continue reading