Tummy Tuck

One of the most common questions that people have about their tummy tuck recovery is, “What should I eat?” Certain foods can provide your body with the nutrients it needs to optimize the healing process, while others have the potential to hinder or slow your recovery.  Similarly, once you are fully healed, it is important to keep up with healthy eating habits to maintain your results long-term. … [Read more...] about What’s the Best Diet After a Tummy Tuck?

Many celebrities and reality TV stars like Shekinah Garner from 90 Day Finance openly discuss the plastic surgery procedures they’ve had. In Shekinah’s case, the show follows her journey to get her third nose job. Stories like this one often beg the question, “How many nose jobs can you get?”  The short answer is that there is no limit on how many nose surgeries a person can get. However, the … [Read more...] about How Many Nose Jobs Is Too Many?

Experiencing swelling, bruising and tenderness after your tummy tuck is completely normal and to be expected. While these symptoms will continue to improve as your body heals and recovers after abdominoplasty, there are a few things you can do to help optimize healing and reduce swelling. Keep these tips in mind during your tummy tuck recovery process. 1. Wear Your Compression Garment Wearing … [Read more...] about 5 Pro Tips to Ease Swelling after a Tummy Tuck

Stubborn fat in the submental area, more often referred to as a “double chin,” is one of the most common cosmetic complaints among both men and women. Why are so many people concerned about a double chin? One of the main reasons is that double chin fat can be particularly challenging to get rid of on your own. It often doesn’t respond to diet and exercise alone. Chin liposuction is one of the … [Read more...] about How Chin Lipo Can Help You Say Goodbye to a Double Chin

Whether you’ve been thinking about getting a tummy tuck for years or it’s a relatively new idea, a lot goes into the decision to move forward with plastic surgery. To help you decide if a tummy tuck could make the most sense for you at your current stage of life, ask yourself these three questions. 1. Do I Understand What a Tummy Tuck Does? It might sound like a silly question, but it’s best to … [Read more...] about 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having a Tummy Tuck

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If you have researched tummy tuck surgery, you have no doubt seen references to candidates needing to be at or near their ideal weight. However, not everyone who wants to improve the look and muscle tone of their abdomen has a BMI in the 18.5 to 24.9 range. This brings up the question: is weight loss before a tummy tuck important? Plus-Size Tummy Tucks do Exist A tummy tuck is not a … [Read more...] about Do You Really Have to Lose the Weight before a Tummy Tuck?