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The tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is a procedure to tighten and smooth the abdomen. Widely practiced today, this cosmetic surgery has changed drastically from its origin more than 200 years ago.Tummy tucks originated in the 1800s with a very different objective. This early version of the...
If you recently have had or plan to have a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, you are likely aware of the lengthy recovery period. While daily activities are usually easy to incorporate as you return to your routine, heavy lifting and intensive exercise may...
Tummy tuck surgery—or an abdominoplasty as it is formally called—is a procedure that typically involves meeting two goals. First, correction of diastasis recti is frequently completed during an abdominoplasty. Diastasis recti refers to when the two sides of the abdominal muscles become separated from each...
A tummy tuck provides a new shape and figure for both men and women who struggle with excess abdominal skin. While a tummy tuck can create the necessary change you’ve been seeking, it’s an intricate surgery that requires patients to rest and recover. It’s essential...
Immediately after a tummy tuck, patients will often note that their stomach looks flatter. Throughout the recovery process though, the stomach may not look completely flat and understandably patients can become anxious about the final outcome of their tummy tuck surgery. Thankfully, this is part...
A fleur-de-lis tummy tuck is a procedure that involves the traditional horizontal tummy tuck incision. However, it then adds a vertical incision up the abdomen and occasionally an additional horizontal incision at the top of the abdomen. Though, this second horizontal incision is not always...
During a tummy tuck surgery, the belly button is often repositioned to match the new contours of the abdomen. In some cases, this change is subtle and in other cases, the belly button is almost completely recreated, it ultimately depends on the extent of the...
A lower body lift and tummy tuck are both skin removal surgeries and are often performed after major weight loss. However, they are recommended in slightly different situations. Though a patient who is a good candidate would be a candidate for a tummy tuck, it...
Immediately following a tummy tuck, most patients will notice a major difference in the look of their abdomen. However, over the next few days, they become worried because their stomach is not entirely flat as they expect. Let’s look into the commonly asked question, “Why...
Initially, a body lift and tummy tuck will like virtually identical on a front facing patient. They both remove extra skin and both are often performed on weight loss patients. However, the two surgeries are different. Let’s take a closer look at the question, “Is...