Deciding Between A Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck A significant deciding factor behind your decision between a mini tummy tuck or a full tummy tuck comes down to the reason you are having the procedure completed. Because of the differences in the procedure and results of the surgery, each one has different reasons for why you would choose to have…
When your body shape changes, you can be left with remnants of the previous shape that aren’t pleasing. If you’ve experienced weight loss, for example, or following pregnancy, you might have loose skin or a bit of a protruding tummy that doesn’t match your new shape. Some women also find that the size of their breasts are too large and…
Are you suffering from back pain, joint paint, or have excess skin due to extreme weight loss? Well, there are some surgical solutions that can help you feel better physically while feeling better about the skin you’re in today. There’s a routine, safe surgery called Abdominoplasty or more commonly referred to as a tummy tuck and there are many reasons…
So you’ve decided to get liposuction but there’s still one thing holding you back: the scars. However, liposuction scarring and long-term blemishes can be minimized or even avoided entirely—and these are the secrets the best cosmetic surgeons use to do it. Liposuction scars come from incisions that allow for the insertion of tubes called cannulas into your body. As the…
Tummy tuck, also known as it’s medical name of abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that removes loose skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the muscles so that the stomach appears flat and toned rather than loose and flabby. It’s commonly seen as a “Mommy Makeover,” performed on women after giving birth to quickly restore their body to…
You’ve committed to dieting and exercising, and still your abdomen remains stubbornly distended due to excess fat deposits, stretched muscles, and the effects of aging. If you feel like a failure because no matter what you do, your tummy isn’t shrinking, don’t blame yourself. Genetics, childbirth and past weight fluctuations may have contributed to the excess skin and fat around…
We all know the main reason people get a tummy tuck: to look hot in a bathing suit. But as more and more people get tummy tucks to love their bodies better, new evidence is suggesting there may be more to it than looking sexy on the beach. A tummy tuck, much like an apple a day, may actually be…
If you suffer from any form of the white-coat effect, a common phenomenon that makes people anxious and tongue-tied around doctors, you might be dreading your plastic surgery consultation more than the tummy tuck itself. While it can feel intimidating to bare all, it’s important to focus on the task at hand rather than feeling embarrassed about your flab or…
Tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess skin and fat from your abdominal area. Pregnancy, age and weight could leave you with a sagging belly. A sagging belly is caused by muscle stretching and separating due to weight gain, it could also increase lower back pain. Standard abdominoplasty could take 2 to 5 hours while a mini-abdominoplasty could take 1…
Tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery procedure that seeks to improve abdominal laxity. Some people find it difficult to lose weight around the stomach even with regular exercise. People who have excess skin and fat around the abdomen are often embarrassed about the appearance of their stomach. They also find it difficult to participate in activities such as swimming or…
