Tummy tuck surgery is one of the most effective ways to remove excess skin and stubborn deposits of fat from the abdominal area. It is also an effective way to reattach abdominal muscles that have become separated due to weight gain or pregnancy. But many patients still wonder, is tummy tuck surgery safe? In 2010, […]
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Am I a good candidate for abdominoplasty? Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a great way to restore a firmer, flatter appearance to your midsection. If you are close to your ideal weight but have stubborn fat and excess skin that will not respond to diet and exercise, you may be a good
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Posted: December 22, 2016 Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a great way to achieve the attractive abdominal contours that diet and exercise alone cannot. However, it is not always the right time for a tummy tuck. In some cases, you may want to postpone a tummy tuck or consider another procedure. Pregnancy. If you are planning
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A common question patients ask about tummy tuck and other plastic surgery procedures is how long will it take to recover and start enjoying their new look? For tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), you can expect recovery to take about six to eight weeks in general. Your recovery time will vary depending on the extent of your
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Wanting to know the difference between tummy tuck and liposuction is a common inquiry for patients who are exploring their plastic surgery options to improve the appearance of their abdomen. Both tummy tuck and liposuction are body contouring procedures than can enhance your appearance, but they do serve different purposes. Tummy tuck is the more
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A new study presented at the annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons has found that patients who undergo post-bariatric surgery body contouring are better able to maintain a healthy BMI. The study looked at 15 years of data on a number of patients who had undergone lap-band surgery and found that
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