Posted March 06, 2013
Question: Ultrasonic liposuction, laser liposuction, tickle liposuction, body jet liposuction, liposculpture, power-assisted liposuction: the number of liposuction technologies can be overwhelming. Should you go to the guy with the laser machine, or should you visit the guy who uses sound waves to break up fat? Answer: You should probably visit the surgeon who has the […]
Read MorePosted May 17, 2012
I have a complaint. When demonstrating before/after results for tummy tucks, most plastic surgeons carefully select women who are 5’4” and weight 120 lbs and then show an amazingly flat tummy after surgery. For some reason, many of the patients I see for tummy tuck have less-than-ideal proportions before surgery. In my experience, these patients […]
Read MorePosted May 16, 2012
Tummy tuck without LiposuctionA full tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) improves the appearance of the abdomen following pregnancy or weight loss by addressing excessive skin, excessive fat, and abdominal wall laxity: Excessive skin: all skin from the umbilicus (belly button) to the pubic area is removed. The remaining upper abdominal skin is advanced downward and tightened. Abdominal […]
Read MorePosted January 23, 2012
There are three possible reasons for the abdomen to protrude: 1. Excessive abdominal wall fat This is best addressed by dieting, exercise, and weight loss and/ or abdominal liposuction. 2. Excessive laxity of the abdominal wall Pregnancy, significant weight loss, and aging loosen the abdominal wall. Full tummy tuck entails permanent sutures used to tighten […]
Read MorePosted January 13, 2012
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is an excellent option for many women who have experienced stretched-out, hanging skin, excessive fat, and laxity of the abdominal wall following pregnancy and/or major weight loss. One major downside of the procedure: it hurts. Specifically, cinching in the abdominal wall by 4 or 5 inches can be very uncomfortable. How do […]
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