Abdominoplasty is a common procedure for the spring and summer months. Abdominoplasty procedures are commonly requested by women to increase the contour of the lower abdomen that cannot be corrected with diet and exercise. The abdominoplasty procedure is typically a procedure with a high rate of satisfaction. One of the more common aspects of an abdominoplasty that patients appreciate is…
Liposuction of the abdomen can be a very effective tool to contour the body. It is commonly used in those areas of the body where people are unable to lose weight with diet and exercise. These areas can often be the “love handle” regions of the body, the upper abdomen, and the bra fat area of the back. Q: What…
Abdominoplasty, commonly referred to as a Tummy Tuck, involves plication of the rectus abdominis muscles, which in turn restores the external obliques, internal obliques, and transverse abdominis muscles to the midline of the abdomen. It is quite common for patients to observe an improvement not only the their abdominal contour, but also in their posture post-operatively. When breast augmentation is…
Q: Can an Abdominoplasty and Hernia Repair be done at the same time? A: Yes, Tummy tucks and Hernia Repairs are commonly performed simultaneously. For example, some women experience an umbilical hernia after giving birth. In this case, a plastic surgeon would be able to perform a abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to tighten the fibrous support and muscles in the midline…
