The difference between a tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck comes down to how much of the abdomen needs to be corrected: A regular tummy tuck addresses the entire abdominal area, removing any loose skin both above and below the navel, and will repair abdominal muscles that may have become separated or weakened. A […]
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When Can You Hit the Gym after Your Tummy Tuck?
While a healthy lifestyle is crucial to preserving your tummy tuck results, rushing to the gym right after surgery is not in your best interest. It’s important to slowly resume your post-surgery exercise routine, following your surgeon’s instructions. Not doing so may interfere with your results or jeopardize your health. Here are some helpful guidelines […]
The Top 3 Types of Tummy Tuck Candidates
While a tummy tuck may be one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries performed today, that doesn’t mean that everyone is an equally good candidate. Since the best candidates enjoy the best tummy tuck results, here’s a closer look at the four types of patient that are ideal for abdominoplasty. You’ve Reached Your Target Weight […]
Can a Tummy Tuck Keep You Healthier after Weight Loss?
Body contouring surgery following significant weight loss is deemed elective and isn’t covered by most insurance plans, which leaves many gastric bypass patients with a significant amount of extra skin following their post-surgery weight loss. A recent study challenges the notion that post-weight loss body contouring surgeries aren’t essential by proving they significantly increase a […]