Every year, hundreds of thousands of women undergo surgical procedures to reshape their abdomens. For many, diet and exercise cannot correct the loose skin, stretch marks, and loss of elasticity that result from pregnancy, weight loss, or the aging process. Some women also suffer a weakening of abdominal muscles that causes a bulge that is… Continue reading Think Twice Before Your Tummy Tuck: The Abdomen is the Best Donor Site for Natural Tissue Breast Reconstruction
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Emerging from the Pandemic: What Can a “Mommy Makeover” Do for Me?
Re-emerging from months of isolation isn’t as easy as many thought it would be. Despite the disorientation and sense of loss associated with the new normal of their pandemic-induced lives, many people have found themselves surprisingly anxious about jumping back into life as they used to know it. Even as COVID-19 cases decline and millions… Continue reading Emerging from the Pandemic: What Can a “Mommy Makeover” Do for Me?
Revealed: The Secrets of Cosmetic Surgery
Popular TV shows such as Botched and the old favorite Nip/Tuck portray cosmetic surgeons as perfect specimens of their profession. They have looks, wealth, an impeccable fashion sense and a significant other that’s the epitome of perfection. But that’s just the public face of the business. There are practice secrets that are kept more confidential… Continue reading Revealed: The Secrets of Cosmetic Surgery
Options for Body Contouring after Bariatric Surgery
Tens of thousands of people each year achieve dramatic weight loss by undergoing bariatric surgery. According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, in 2017, 228,000 people underwent surgery to restrict the amount of food the stomach can hold or reduce the absorption of nutrients or both. Surgical techniques vary according to the… Continue reading Options for Body Contouring after Bariatric Surgery