Whether you have always wanted a tummy tuck or if you just finished having kids and want to do a tummy tuck in conjunction with a mommy makeover, you can expect to see life-changing results. Before you come into our office for surgery, Dr. York Yates has a few things for you to do to […]
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You may not want to have a mini house or a mini bank account, but there is something mini you may want to consider: a mini tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck is a tummy tuck that focuses on the lower abdomen rather than the entire thing. During a mini tummy tuck, a small incision
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When you hear the term “mini”, you likely think of cute things that don’t give you that big of a benefit. And although things like mini Oreos and cupcakes may be adorable and lower in calories, they just aren’t the real thing. When it comes to surgical procedures that contain the word “mini,” you may
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There are few things worse— a cockroach in your dinner included— than having to deal with a drain after getting a tummy tuck. For two weeks following your tummy tuck, however, you will have to have a drain placed in between the muscle and the skin to prevent fluid from building up. Not only can
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Getting a tummy tuck is an exciting and seemingly life changing surgery— not only are you helping to get your tighter stomach back but if you are opting to get liposuction with the procedure as well, then you can expect to look at a slimmer looking you. However, once you have properly healed from surgery
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Whenever we hear about a way to make our bodies or our faces look better, we immediately jump on the wagon of “YES! Get me that procedure right now,” without really thinking about what we are getting ourselves into. As an invasive yet routine procedure, tummy tucks (abdominoplasties) is a surgery that is known to
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Women who have gone through multiple pregnancies usually suffer from a problem known as diastalsis, where the abdominal muscles separate. The abdominal muscles of women overstretch and are not able to return back to their original shape. In addition, the skin over these muscles also stretches. Because it has lost elastin, it is unable to
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An abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. Still, it’s not something to walk into casually. Being a major operation, it is vital that you know if you are a good candidate for the procedure, so you can reap the best results from your abdominoplasty. Your
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It’s a really common question. “Do I need a full tummy tuck, or can I get by with a mini?” Unfortunately, there is no right answer. There are so many variables that go into deciding the right procedure for each patient, that it’s impossible to outline them all here. If you’re wondering what the best
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If you are considering undergoing a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure, you may have come across a lot of information or success stories about Mini Tummy Tucks. While a miniature version of a surgery typically sounds like the better option, a mini may or may not be right for you. How do you know if it is? This depends mainly on your current shape, as well as your desired results.
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