Video: Susan’s Tummy Tuck Story
Susan describes her tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) experience.
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Can I Get a Mini Tummy Tuck?
Probably not. Disappointing, I know. But let me explain. Let’s start with who typically gets a tummy tuck (or abdominoplasty) and why.
How Soon Will I See My Plastic Surgery Results?
How soon will my ______ be healed? Fill in the blank with breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, facelift or most any other cosmetic surgery procedure and you get one of the all-time most popular consultation questions.
Here is Schwartz’s rule of thumb for plastic surgery results: (more…)
The Best Thing Ever for Tummy Tuck Recovery
Are you hesitant to have a tummy tuck because you’re afraid of pain during recovery? Tummy tucks (also called abdominoplasty) have a reputation as the the most painful of all cosmetic surgeries. I used to keep my tummy tuck patients in the hospital overnight so I could give them morphine for pain. Intravenous morphine. For the last four years, though, I’ve let my patients go home after surgery with only pain pills. And many patients don’t even take the pills.
Keys to a Great Tummy Tuck – Custom Skin Tension
The most important step in delivering a great tummy tuck is tightening the abdominal skin just enough. Not too loose. Not too tight. The problem with “too loose” is obvious. The tummy isn’t as flat and as tight as you’d want it to be. The bigger problem is tummy tucks that are too tight. (more…)
