Tummy Tuck

It’s no secret that the rigors of pregnancy and nursing can cause a variety of changes in your face and body — some of which may not be entirely welcome. Stretch marks are among the most common concerns experienced by women going through a first-time pregnancy, as well ...

While the cosmetic concerns presented by a bulging belly are well-known, the effects of a hanging or protruding abdomen can also extend beyond the aesthetic realm and cause issues that are more physical or physiological in nature. When the stomach bulges outward, patients often experience weakened abdominal muscles ...

Tummy tuck surgery—also known as abdominoplasty—can be a great cosmetic option for many women and men desiring to get rid of lax, excess skin and/or repair stretched musculature in the abdominal region following a significant decrease in weight. As with the majority of aesthetic procedures, the total cost ...

Following pregnancy, a cosmetic concern numerous women experience is a noticeable bulge—or “pooch”—in the mid to lower abdominal region that remains unaffected by a nutritious diet and regular exercise routine. In severe cases, this bulge may even stick out to the point that new mothers feel they still ...

Stretch marks are a common aesthetic concern that manifests when the skin expands to compensate for rapid weight gain. When this increase in weight occurs, collagen fibers in the dermis are stretched and disrupted to the point that they become visible through the outer layer of skin (epidermis). ...

Due to its ability to create significant results that are often immediately noticeable, tummy tuck surgery – also known as abdominoplasty – is truly one of the most rewarding cosmetic surgical procedures offered at our practice. If you are considering this popular body contouring technique but wish to ...

Are you interested in body contouring around your abdominal region but don’t know whether liposuction or tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) is the right treatment for your specific needs and/or goals? Though these two popular cosmetic procedures each work to restore a more toned, youthful-looking figure, liposuction and abdominoplasty ...

Potential scarring is a common concern patients often have when considering tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty). How long and/or noticeable will my scar be? Will my scar be visible when I wear a bikini? Is there anything I can do to minimize the appearance of scarring? These are all ...

Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, can be a great option if you have excess, sagging skin and loose muscle tissue in the abdominal region that prove to be resistant to both diet and exercise. However, depending on the degree of skin and muscle laxity present, you ...

Women interested in tummy tuck surgery often have many questions regarding pregnancy and the timing of their abdominoplasty. Two of the most common inquiries I typically hear from my patients are: “Is it okay to have tummy tuck surgery before having kids?” and “Are there any risks if ...