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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...
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...
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...
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...
Following any surgical procedure under general anesthesia (and sometimes even local), it is normal for patients to feel groggy, nauseous, and generally “off” for a while. When looking at a longer surgery such as a mommy makeover that requires a longer period of time under...
Cosmetic surgery is not weight loss surgery. However, that does not mean that you may not see dramatic differences. Often after a tummy tuck, patients may go down several clothing sizes because the extra skin and fat removed caused their body to hold extra inches...
Should I have a mommy makeover if I plan to have more children?Dr. Sessa encourages you to weigh your desire for more children before proceeding. If you do become pregnant, you will likely see unwanted changes in the same areas and reverse the results.How long...