In our last blog, we discussed some of the details regarding an abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a tummy tuck. In this installment, we will go through the process of what happens following the surgery in the critical phase known as tummy tuck recovery. Tummy tuck recovery is an important time when the surgery site must heal. The […]
Liposuction is a popular cosmetic procedure that is designed to contour the body by removing fat with suction through a tube. This tube is inserted into a small incision, where it’s capable of removing excess fat out of areas such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, neck and arms. With the expertise of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander […]
Pregnancy, several cycles of weight loss and weight gain, or a genetic predisposition may have left you with a protruding tummy or “pouch” around your abdomen. Many women find that this figure flaw is impossible to correct with diet and exercise. It doesn’t matter how many crunches they do or how healthy their diet may […]
If you’re still wondering what to get your mom on Mother’s Day, consider how happy she may be with a Mommy Makeover package. Women who are concerned about the common effects of aging on the body—sagging breasts, loose skin, and stubborn fat deposits—can restore their youthful figure and regain their self-confidence with a Mommy Makeover […]
Part II of III As the third most popular procedure in the US in 2012, tummy tucks resolve abdominal bulge and are a standard procedure included in our mommy makeovers. Every mother struggles with a different set of problems resulting from their pregnancies; stretch marks and bulges around the belly are some of the most […]
Part I of III Having a child is one of the most significant and emotionally-fulfilling experiences of a women’s life. But the physical toll that pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can have on a woman’s body can be devastating. This is why many mothers are calling the mommy makeover one of the best decisions of their […]
Most overweight patients show lasting weight loss one year after abdominoplasty Long-term weight loss after abdominoplasty (“tummy tuck”) may be related to increased satiety-feeling full after eating, according to the study by ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Rex Edward Moulton-Barrett of Alameda Hospital and colleagues. The researchers discuss possible “neuroendocrine mechanisms” that may promote weight loss […]