Worst Days After Tummy Tuck: 4 Key Recovery Tips
Do you have a tummy tuck surgery scheduled soon? You probably have lots of questions, such as: How long will my recovery be? What are the Worst Days After Tummy Tuck? and What will I look like after surgery? Tummy tucks can totally transform the way your midsection looks. But preparation is key — especially […]
Scars After Tummy Tuck: What to Expect
As with any type of invasive surgery, scars after tummy tuck are inevitable. Where there are incisions, there will always be tummy tuck scars. Fortunately, most tummy tuck patients can avoid severe scarring. The majority of patients will be able to wear basically whatever they want after surgery — without showing any tummy tuck scars […]
Lipo vs Tummy Tuck: How to Decide?
The first thing to know when considering a tummy tuck vs lipo plastic surgery is that you don’t actually have to choose between the two. That is, you can actually get liposuction at the same time as your tummy tuck. In fact, the majority of our tummy tuck patients opt for this. While Dr. Raj is […]
Tummy Tuck Before and After: Tackling Common Myths
Just by looking at a set of tummy tuck before and after photos, it can often seem as though the patient simply lost a significant amount of weight or perhaps embarked on a rigorous new exercise plan. In fact, this is one of the most common “myths” associated with tummy tuck surgery — that it’s […]
Should Tummy Tuck Cost Influence Your Plastic Surgeon Choice?
When choosing a plastic surgeon for abdominoplasty, many patients home right in on tummy tuck cost before considering any other factors. And naturally, we understand why. Plastic surgery — which is not typically covered by insurance and usually must be paid for out-of-pocket — can get expensive. Nearly every major procedure costs at least several […]
Tummy Tuck Results for Weight Loss?
Getting a tummy tuck can be a life-changing experience. The popular procedure, also known as an abdominoplasty, is among the most effective ways to target a flabby midsection. Your plastic surgeon will eliminate excess fat and remove excess skin, in the process restoring the appearance of the affected area and leading to a firmer, smoother, […]
Tummy Tuck Questions: What to Expect After a Tummy Tuck?
If you are self-conscious about your stomach or embarrassed to wear a bathing suit or be in an intimate setting because of excess abdominal skin, you may benefit from a tummy tuck . A tummy tuck is a popular cosmetic surgery that removes excess skin, tissue, and fat from around the abdominal muscles, resulting in […]