Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

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...

If you are tired of the way excess skin hangs and sags around your midsection, then you may be an ideal candidate for an effective body-sculpting procedure by Dr. Shaun Parson. Exercise and diet aren’t always enough to create the body you’ve always wanted. For that, you should to look into an abdominoplasty. What Is The Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Procedure The abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a versatile surgical procedure performed with anesthesia to ensure the patient...

Plastic surgery offers a variety of successful procedures for those in need. With advanced techniques, precise planning, and the right surgeon, a person’s aesthetic hopes can become a reality. But as with any surgical procedure, it is important to know the facts and risks involved. Plastic surgery, also known as cosmetic surgery, is a personal choice. It is important to remember that everyone’s body shape is unique, and beauty is not considered to be one specific...

It’s an incredible achievement to lose large amounts of weight, but for many, it may come with an unpleasant surprise. Many patients find that they are left with large amounts of excess skin. Sagging skin has a difficult time returning to its natural shape and size and typically does not respond to dieting and exercise. A body lift is a cosmetic surgery available for those who would like to reduce this excess skin effectively and...

The abdominal area can be one of the most challenging areas of the body to keep taut and firm. Aging, pregnancy and significant weight loss can all contribute to the appearance of a sagging stomach. However, with a tummy tuck, there is a solution. The tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a procedure where excess skin is trimmed and loose muscles are surgically tightened in order to create a smooth, flat, tight stomach. The abdominoplasty...

A Mommy Makeover procedure typically addresses both the abdomen and the breasts. A woman can increase breast fullness as well as lift the breasts to their pre-pregnancy position. In terms of the abdomen, the loose skin is removed and the abdominal wall muscles are brought back to their pre-pregnancy location. Dr. Shaun Parson will listen to your specific concerns and goals and together you will draft a Mommy Makeover plan that is best for your personal...

Tummy Tuck Surgery Recovery The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a body-contouring procedure that typically involves a combination of surgical techniques. The procedure can be performed in a variety of ways and to various degrees in terms of scope. The duration of the tummy tuck recovery period will largely be dependent on the specifics of the surgical techniques utilized. Generally, the surgery itself can take anywhere from two to six hours. Once completed and once the sedation...

Tummy Tuck Surgery | Scottsdale Arizona Despite what many may think, tummy tucks are not just an easy fix for those who are unwilling to put in the work themselves. The hard truth is that you can run a few miles each morning and live on a diet of water and lettuce, but if that extra skin left over after major weight-loss, pregnancy or a number of other reasons lacks elasticity, there is no exercise or...