Tummy Tuck

A Surgeon’s Guide to Tummy Tuck Vs. Lower Body Lift

A Surgeon’s Guide to Tummy Tuck Vs. Lower Body Lift

When it comes to achieving your ideal body shape, the decision between a tummy tuck and a lower body lift can be daunting. Both procedures offer significant aesthetic benefits, but understanding their differences and what they entail can help you make the best choice. Today, we’ll explore both procedures, providing pertinent information needed to make the right decision for your…

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Is a Tummy Tuck Permanent?

Is a Tummy Tuck Permanent?

Are you considering a tummy tuck and find yourself wondering whether the results will last? If so, you’re not alone. Many potential patients grapple with this question as they weigh the benefits and commit to such an important decision. Let’s explore the permanence of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) from the expertise of board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Cristina Keusch. We’ll share…

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A Tight, Flat Tummy Can Be Yours This Summer

A Tight, Flat Tummy Can Be Yours This Summer

Would you like to show off a tight, flat tummy this summer?  Have you tried to firm up your abdominal muscles, get rid of excess belly fat, and address loose, flabby skin without success?  Have diet and exercise failed to contour and smooth your tummy?  An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, can help achieve those desired results. Who can benefit? Unwanted lower…

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Tummy Tuck – Repairing and Strengthening from the Inside Out

Tummy Tuck – Repairing and Strengthening from the Inside Out

Tummy tuck surgery, or abdominoplasty, can correct some of the unwanted after effects of pregnancy or significant weight loss. It addresses loose, flabby skin, stretch marks, and a bulging belly. These unwelcome changes to the body post-pregnancy or weight loss usually don’t respond well to diet and exercise. An abdominoplasty helps the patient achieve a slimmer, more toned and contoured…

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Tummy Tucks Provide Dramatic Results

Tummy Tucks Provide Dramatic Results

The tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is one of the most popular cosmetics surgeries because it produces dramatic results.  Women and men who have tried to achieve a flatter, more toned belly through diet and exercise become frustrated when they don’t attain their desired results.  They may have loose, stretched skin and excess fat around the midsection that just won’t firm up. …

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Improve Skin Laxity Through Surgery

Improve Skin Laxity Through Surgery

Skin laxity, or loosening of the skin, begins to be more noticeable as we age. The toned skin we enjoyed in younger days eventually gives way to wrinkles, sagginess, and droopiness. Other causes of skin laxity include over exposure to the sun, significant weight loss, and genetics. We may first look at over-the-counter creams to reduce crepey skin and wrinkles.…

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Will a Tummy Tuck Leave Scars?

Will a Tummy Tuck Leave Scars?

If you have excess skin around your stomach as the result of major weight loss or pregnancy, you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck procedure. This surgery – also known as an abdominoplasty – is an excellent solution for people who are having a difficult time losing a stomach pooch or excess skin, despite doing all the right things with…

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How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost?

How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost?

Want to get rid of a stomach pooch with tummy tuck surgery – but not sure how much the procedure may cost? Take a look at our breakdown of abdominoplasty costs, including the factors that can influence how much you’ll end up spending altogether. What Else Affects My Tummy Tuck Surgery Costs? 1. Your plastic surgeon. Your plastic surgeon’s experience, education, and expertise…

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