I was kindly asked by a fellow plastic surgeon if she could leave a guest blog post regarding mommy makeover. I thank her for her time…. Did pregnancy leave you with loose stomach skin? Ask any mother, and she’ll tell you: Your body goes through all kinds of changes while you’re pregnant—and once you’ve given […]
Is Lipo the Solution for My Stretched-Out Stomach? Read More »
There was a recent poll by Harris Interactive on behalf of Realself.com looking at trends in cosmetic and plastic surgery. The study surveyed over 2100 patients aged 18 and over. The study looked at interest and satisfaction with cosmetic surgery. Tummy tuck (29%) and liposuction (23%) topped the list of procedures that patients would undergo
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Belly button surgery is one of the relatively “hot” surgeries in recent years. The procedure is called umbilicoplasty which is a cosmetic surgery procedure to help create a more attractive belly button. This can be accomplished by itself such as creation of an “innie” from an “outie” but is more frequently done at the time of a tummy
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This is a fairly common question. The short answer is yes, it is always best to wait if you know you are planning on having more children. Some times a patient either isn’t sure if they will have any more children, or know that it would be in the distant future if they choose to.
Should I wait until I am done having babies to have a tummy tuck? Read More »
I have recently added before and after photos to the breast reduction and tummy tuck photo galleries. Check them out. New Breast Augmenation pictures to follow next week.
The answer to this question depends on your goals, finances and recovery. A helpful trick is to pull down on the lower abdomen until the skin is tight. If this simulates your desired goal, you may be a great candidate for a mini-abdominoplasty. In a full abdominoplasty, the skin is elevated to a greater degree providing access to the
Do I need a full tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck? Read More »
