Blog Category - Tummy Tuck

Dec

Liposuction vs. Abdominoplasty: Which Is the Better Option for Me

Spring is arriving soon, and this is often the time when many individuals consider options to get their bodies into the best shape possible as they start heading to the beach. Two of the most popular surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures, liposuction and abdominoplasty (common...

Dec

Is the Tummy Tuck® Belt a Legitimate Abdominoplasty Alternative?

You may have heard of a new product available called the Tummy Tuck® Miracle Slimming System, also known as the Tummy Tuck® Belt. The makers of this product claim that you can slim belly fat by using the Tummy Tuck® Belt system at home for just 10 minutes, twice each...

Dec

What are my skin removal options after weight loss?

After your major weight loss journey, you may experience extra unwanted sagging skin in different areas of your body. Fortunately, there are procedures available to remove this unwanted skin.Abdomen/BackOne of the most common procedures patients have done after weight loss is t...

Dec

Tummy Tuck Surgery and Pregnancy

One of the more common concerns shared by many women considering tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) involves what effects it can have on a future pregnancy and, by contrast, the effects a future pregnancy can have on results. In most cases, a tummy tuck procedure should not prec...

Dec

Liposuction or an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), how do I know which is more appropriate for me?

Liposuction is an elective outpatient surgery to remove fat cells with suction cannulas through small incisions the size of a pencil eraser. A numbing solution, called tumescent, is injected into the desired area before removing the fat.An abdominoplasty is an elective out...

Dec

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When Should I Consider Plastic Surgery after Significant Weight Loss?

Losing significant amounts of weight is a major step for many people who are trying to slim their physiques and reduce risks to their health. Whether by traditional diet and exercise or advanced bariatric surgery, achieving dramatic weight loss is no small accomplishment and can...

Dec

How do I know if I need liposuction together with my tummy tuck?

Liposuction is the process of removing fat by suction cannulas after numbing fluid (tumescent) is injected to the desired area of fat removal, in this case, the abdomen. Liposuction removes fat cells allowing for a smoother overall contour and shape. Liposuction is often in...

Dec

Abdominal liposuction vs. a tummy tuck: How do I know which is more appropriate for me?

Liposuction is the process of removing fat by suction cannulas after numbing fluid (tumescent) is injected to the desired area of fat removal, in this case, the abdomen. Liposuction is not meant as a solution for weight loss, however, is an excellent option for those areas that s...

Dec

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeons on What to Expect in Tummy Tuck Recovery

The surgeons at Florida Plastic Surgery Group provide an overview of what patients can expect following their abdominoplasty procedure as they recover.Jacksonville, FL - At Florida Plastic Surgery Group, Drs. Ankit Desai, Michael Fallucco, and Joseph Parks are proud to off...

Dec

What Will My Tummy Tuck Scar Look Like?

Like any surgery, scarring after a tummy tuck is inevitable, but our surgeons perform the procedure in a way that typically allows patients to conceal the mark. The extent of your scar will vary depending on if you are undergoing a mini tummy tuck versus the full procedure. The t...

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