The reasons patients choose a tummy tuck – also known as an abdominoplasty–are diverse. Whether you’re a new mom ready to feel like your old self or you’re a weight loss warrior who shed significant pounds and wants to ditch the loose skin, the results of a tummy tuck surgery are intended to be permanent. At …
If the thought of baring your midriff makes you cringe, you may be unhappy with loose, protruding skin surrounding your abdomen and waistline. You may have discovered that no amount of crunches will get the skin to shrink. The skin has stretched and lost its elasticity, and the only way to remove it is probably …
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Whether you have lost a significant amount of weight or given birth, there is a chance that you have loose abdominal skin. To restore your figure, you may be considering either a tummy tuck or a liposuction. While each procedure is a great way to smooth out your midsection, they aren’t exactly the same. So, …
Many patients call on June 15th and want to schedule a surgery during the early weeks of the summer so they can enjoy the rest of their season. Some of my favorite patients are teachers, and as soon as school gets out for the summer, the phones start ringing. Unfortunately, it can take some time …
Spring break and summer vacation will be here before you know it, which means now is the time to think about trimming down from the holidays and getting your beach body ready. By scheduling body contouring procedures this winter, you’ll be fully healed and ready to show off your newly-enhanced figure when the warm weather …
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Beautiful and truly wondrous, bearing children is one of life’s miracles. Miraculous as it is, pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can each take a toll on a woman’s body. Disheartened by their now-changed figure, mothers are increasingly turning to cosmetic surgical solutions in hopes of restoring their post-baby body. At her Lake Oswego practice, Dr. Burgess …
Are you tired of trying to hide that stomach pooch or extra bulges around the midsection? If you have loose skin or a protruding stomach after pregnancy or extreme weight loss, you may be a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery. For many women struggling with figure flaws around the midsection, plastic surgery is one …
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Read about the tummy tuck and the proven weight loss after surgery.
Traditionally, tummy tucks have always required the use of surgical drains to remove fluid after surgery, but this may not always be the case. Some patients may now be able to have a tummy tuck plus the additional benefit of liposuction without the need of a surgical drain. As reported by the British publication eNewsWire, this often leads to a …
When patients come to me and ask about tummy tucks, recovery is always one of their biggest concerns. One of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures is the tummy tuck. This surgical procedure works to contour your abdominal area by removing excess fat and skin commonly left over after weight loss or pregnancy. The …
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