Let's face it, whenever anything becomes popular, such as mommy makeovers, people get interested. They don't want to be left out, they want to be in on “the next big thing.” Kind of human nature, I presume. In the last 10 years women's attitudes towards cosmetic surgery has done a 180. They love their children, but not what having them has done to their bodies. They are not afraid to acknowledge that they may need a...
If you are contemplating a liposuction procedure, it is essential that you familiarize yourself with the procedure itself and the options that the surgeon has available to him or her. Liposuction gets rid of the unwanted fat in the areas that can be next to impossible to “diet away”, such as the abdomen, love handles, and saddlebags. Seems easy enough, right? Well, unfortunately, sometimes patients end up with less fat, but oftentimes are left to deal...
Tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure also known as abdominoplasty. Abdominoplasty procedures are designed to remove excess skin for the abdominal area. When a tummy tuck is combined with various other procedures, such as breast lifts, breast augmentations, and/or liposuction, it may be referred to as a Mommy Makeover. There are various types of tummy tucks so make sure you educate yourself on the options so you can make an informed decision about which one is...
After the birth of their last child, many women begin thinking about that procedure that everyone in this age group is talking about - the mommy makeover. They think they want it, but need more information as to what is involved. Here's a brief rundown of what a mommy makeover actually is and what to expect. Everyone likes the potential of what a mommy makeover can accomplish, but the reality of surgery of course is a...
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Doctors have various ways to perform a tummy tuck procedure, however the most common one results in basically a low-lying scar that stretches from hip bone to hip bone. The surgeon uses various techniques to help ensure that the scar lies low and within what most people would consider the bikini line. If you are considering a tummy tuck, your consultation and pre-operative consultation should include a frank discussion on your concerns and questions. If the...
We all are well aware of all the dangers involved in smoking. Well, let's add another one to that list - tummy tuck recovery. If you smoke, recovery from tummy tuck surgery, or any plastic surgery, will be a greater challenge. Healthy blood supply is vital in plastic surgery procedures and smoking seriously inhibits the circulation of blood to the skin and tissue, significantly impacting the healing process, causing possible complications and an extended healing time. The...
Regardless of a woman's shape, size, or fitness, there are very few women who do not have changes in their abdominal wall after child-bearing. Some women have drooping skin and others have abdomens that protrude as their abdominal walls have been stretched. Additionally, some have loose sagging abdominal skin, or in other cases a massive weight loss. Almost all have tried dieting and exercising and are discouraged by the lack of results. In fact, patients...
Compression Garments Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Surgery Recovery The optimal results following any plastic surgery procedure relies on working with and following the directions of your board certified plastic surgeon. These post-op instructions often include wearing a compression garment (like the zippered body girdle shown in this post) for after body contouring procedures such as liposuction or a tummy tuck. Compression garments such as these are available from Design Veronique. Liposuction / Tummy Tuck Recovery and Compression...
What Is Liposuction? Liposuction of the abdomen removes most of the fat found under the skin and above the abdominal muscles. When patients have good abdominal muscle tone, liposuction can provide a dramatic improvement, with a natural appearance of the abdomen, and with minimal scarring. In the majority of liposuction patients, the natural elasticity of abdominal skin contracts smoothly, and there is no need to surgically remove skin. How is A Tummy Tuck Different Than Liposuction? Tummy tuck...