One of the most common of all surgeries is the tummy tuck. It is a procedure whereby loose, excess abdominal fat and stretch marks are removed. And it is good to be aware of the fact that it is by no means a small surgery. However, by far, the results of tummy tucks are very good and patients report a very high level of satisfaction. When someone is considering tummy tuck surgery, one of his...
A mommy makeover is sometimes the perfect solution to help reverse the changes caused by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Unfortunately, at times no amount of diet or exercise can modify the changes that pregnancy can inflict on a woman’s body. After childbirth, a waiting period will be necessary before embarking on a mommy makeover procedure. At least six to eight weeks need to pass for the uterus to shrink back down to its normal size. Also,...
It's a fact - cosmetic procedures have become mainstream, and the five standouts as the most popular are: breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, and facelifts. Social media, with its filters and skin smoothing apps have, undoubtedly, played a role in feeding the frenzy with the pressure to be “all that” mounting. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons tells us that just last year there were almost 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries performed. And most of the...
A mommy makeover is a combination of multiple procedures, with a tummy tuck being one procedure that could be included in your mommy makeover. The mommy makeover you receive will depend on the procedures that you and your surgeon decide upon. Most women combine a few procedures for the ultimate results. The Mommy Makeover procedures that surgeons use in combination are: Liposuction Breast lift Tummy tuck Breast Augmentation Almost always, the tummy tuck and liposuction procedures are...
The ever-popular Mommy Makeover addresses the three main areas in which loose skin is seen after one or more pregnancies. The tummy tuck is the major show piece of the Mommy Makeover, but very often stretched out, breasts also need some skin resection to make them perky again, and stretched out vaginal internal labial tissue, can be corrected by the excellent and versatile wedge technique. What Is Accomplished With A Tummy Tuck? The tummy tuck normally consists...
Plain and very simply said, recovery after a tummy tuck is not a walk in the park. Of course, you will be thrilled with how your body looks. For many people, it has been years since their body has looked and felt this way. But, it isn't an easy road, and you'd best be prepared both physically and mentally for the recovery period. Tummy Tuck Expectations A tummy tuck can have amazing results, but it is still...
If you are thinking of having a body lift, it must be for a very good reason. No doubt, you have probably finally lost all that weight that has been dragging you down. But, now you’ve got another problem. Now you have all that extra skin that’s dragging you down. It's something you don't want to think about. The fact that you've been through so much already with the Bariatric surgery and now you are facing...
If you are reading this, chances are you have made up your mind, and you are moving forward and having your mommy makeover. Yes, it's exciting, and the results of your mommy makeover will more than likely be all you hope them to be. However, skimming over the realities of this extensive surgery would be counterproductive to the overall success of your operation. If you are mentally prepared for this surgery, you will be exponentially more...
Indeed, if you are considering having a tummy tuck, there are a few things that you should investigate and considerations that you should make. Mainly, just the term “tummy tuck” sounds incidental. It sounds like an easy alternative to being unhappy with the sagging belly fat that annoys you so much. However, better think again. A tummy tuck is an abdominoplasty, and that sounds a bit more serious. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess skin...
We put a lot of things that we want on a credit card - so, why not a tummy tuck? The answer is probably because no one thinks about it. It may seem a little unorthodox to some people, but credit for cosmetic procedures is becoming mainstream, and Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery and Skin Center is happy to talk with you about cosmetic surgery financing options. CareCredit for Tummy Tuck Surgery CareCredit is a healthcare credit...