Tummy Tucks After Weight Loss Surgery
It is more commonplace today, to have patients undergo tummy tuck surgery, medically known as Abdominoplasty, after losing an excessive amount of weight. Patients often lose 100 pounds or more after medical weight loss surgery such as the lap band or gastric bypass bariatric surgery. Bariatric surgery shrinks the stomach and assists patients by allowing […]
Tummy Tuck and Liposuction Performed Together
When patients are interested in Abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a tummy tuck, and Liposuction, as well, it is often best that they be performed in conjunction instead of two separate procedures. This, of course depends upon the medical history of each patient and considering specific body reactions to the following, yet not fully inclusive examples: […]
How Do I Know if I Need a Tummy Tuck in the Philadelphia area?
That answer is usually quite simple. If you don’t really like the way your abdomen looks and you have Flabby skin that’s not as tight as it used to be Distended abdomen with poor muscle tone Have excess skin that hangs over a C section scar Have unwanted stretch marks If your abdomen has all […]
Philadelphia and Bucks County Tummy Tuck Surgeon
You may think that every plastic surgery is performed the same way. But that’s just not correct. Since every surgeon approaches patients differently, and every patient is built slightly different, how do you know whether your abdominoplasty will give you the results you want? The answer is simply experience, a careful physical examination and taking […]
Compare and Contrast: Traditional Tummy Tuck vs Mini Tummy Tuck
One of the most common questions I receive during initial abdominoplasty consultations is whether or not a mini tummy tuck is a realistic alternative to a full tummy tuck. The answer, of course, depends on the condition of the patient’s abdominal area, what they want from a tummy tuck, and what factors of a tummy […]
What You Need to Know About Mini Tummy Tuck Recovery
This week we’ve been discussing the differences between a traditional tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck, including which part of the abdomen is affected and what the ultimate outcome of the procedures are. But we haven’t yet talked about mini tummy tuck recovery. Typical recovery for a mini tummy tuck After surgery, patients are […]
A New Study Gives Pennsylvania an “F” for an Obese Future
A new study by Trust for America’s Health reveals that by 2030, 56.7% of Pennsylvania’s occupants will be obese, which is defined by professionals as being 30 or more pounds overweight. This frightening statistic is more than double the obesity rates found in a 2011 survey. Complications of obesity are abundant and include preventable diseases […]
Can I finance a tummy tuck?
A tummy tuck is the best way to get rid of extra skin of the abdomen and tighten up the loose muscles that occur after pregnancy or weight loss. During the tummy tuck surgery, an incision is made low under the bikini line and along the groin crease. The skin is elevated along the muscles […]