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Scars on the Abdominal Wall with Plans for Tummy Tuck

Scars on the abdominal wall may cause contour deformities and adhesions. These may result in undesirable aesthetic appearance. Treatment for scar adherence and cicatricial tethering may also indicate reduced tissue mobility which may also be undesirable.Scars have altered blood flow and thus consideration to changes in vascular supply are part of the consideration while surgery […]

Reverse Tummy Tuck, Is It Worth It?

For abdominal rejuvenation there are 4 types of abdomen anatomy.Type 1 is amenable to liposuction alone.Type 2 is best suited for a mini tummy tuck which takes out loose skin from below the belly button and does not address the upper abdomen.Type 3 is a limited situation where the belly button is high and can […]

Tummy Tuck Swelling; How Long Does It Last?

The operative swelling has a progressive resolution over time. Your best results should be more apparent at 3 to 6 months. More extensive surgery will often require longer time to achieve final results. This is also a great time to consider your nutritional choices and exercise program. Once you clear these with you plastic surgeon […]

Tummy Tuck Recovery

Recovery from your tummy tuck is both physical and emotional. The physical recovery is significant and blocking out time from work and ensuring that you have the right support system in place prior to undergoing surgery will promote your success in your transformation. Often is will take 4 weeks before you are able to resume […]

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