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 […]
The female body has significant hormone and physiologic changes following delivery of an infant. The surgery of a Cesarian section involves cutting through tissue adjacent to the surgical site of a tummy tuck. Initially the patient has the adjustment of a new baby to care for as well as the healing from the surgery. This […]
The recent Time magazine article by Joel Stein which examined America’s enthusiasm with plastic cosmetic surgery is well written and chronicles the evolution of safety and improvements in plastic surgery. A review of some of his statistics shows that the USA ranks #2 after only Brazil by the percentage of plastic surgery procedures performed in […]
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 […]
Surgery to improve your abdominal waistline and improve the shape of your buttock can take many forms. In some patients, it is advantageous to transfer fat from your abdomen to your buttocks. In other patients, the excess skin and fat are best removed to improve your shape. The cost for these procedures is often dependent […]
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 […]
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 […]
What option you choose to take is based on your anatomy and your desired outcomes. Some patient’s are concerned about keloid scars. Keloiding scars are often associated with individuals who are higher Fitzpatrick number. Meaning that patient’s with more melanin in their skin have darker skin and are more prone to keloiding. Some patient’s mistake […]
Dr Claytor teaches the advanced course in abdominoplasty and liposuction at the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The meeting is the national meeting for aesthetic plastic surgeons and brings together the thought leaders to teach the membership of the society the latest and safest innovations in cosmetic surgery. This year the meeting has a […]
Dr. Claytor presents at the Aesthetica Meeting in Las Vegas. This meeting brought together hundreds of top Plastic Surgeons to a special meeting which focused on Cosmetic and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The topics included; facelifts, tummy tucks, blepharolplasty, breast augmentation, breast lift, abdominoplasty, fat grafting, non surgical facial rejuvenation, brachioplasty, total body lift. Dr. Claytor’s […]
