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How a Mini Abdominoplasty Can Enhance Your Figure

Mini abdominoplasty or mini tummy tuck, could be an excellent option for improving your abdominal contour especially if you’re dealing with excess skin and fat in your lower abdomen. This cosmetic plastic surgery offers modest changes with fewer risks compared to traditional tummy tucks. Key Takeaways of Mini Abdominoplasty Mini abdominoplasty, commonly known as a...

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Fleur de Lis Abdominoplasty: What is it?

Fleur de Lis is a type of tummy tuck procedure that involves two incisions to remove excess skin both horizontally and vertically. It is commonly performed on post bariatric patients who have experienced significant weight loss. Key Takeaways of Fleur De Lis Abdominoplasty Fleur de Lis abdominoplasty is a procedure used to improve the shape...

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Swelling After Tummy Tuck: Effective Ways to Reduce It

Swelling is a normal side effect after a tummy tuck procedure, but it usually subsides around two to three months after the surgery. With proper post-op care, many women see a significant decrease of swelling after just a few weeks. Key Takeaways of Swelling After Tummy Tuck Swelling after a tummy tuck is normal as...

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Abdominoplasty Scar Healing: Timeline and What to Expect

An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is an elective surgery that helps women to regain a flatter and toned abdomen after multiple pregnancies or a massive weight loss. As any other surgery, tummy tuck leaves visible scars due to the different incisions involved to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower belly and...

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Tummy Tuck Alternatives: What You Need to Know Before Deciding

A traditional tummy tuck is a popular cosmetic surgery that can effectively remove stubborn fat and excess skin from the abdominal area while tightening the weakened abdominal muscles. However, not everyone is willing to undergo the downtime, scarring, and recovery period this surgery entails. Therefore, there are possible alternatives before opting for an abdominoplasty but...

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How Compression Garments Speed Abdominoplasty Recovery

Abdominoplasty is a surgical plastic surgery performed to improve the contour of the lower abdomen by removing excess skin and fat. It can also help repair weakened or separated abdominal muscles, creating a smoother belly. After an abdominoplasty surgery, wearing a compression garment can be beneficial as it helps minimize scarring and stabilizes the tissue....

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Plus Size Tummy Tuck: Achieving Your Dream Contour

A plus-size tummy tuck, also known as high BMI abdominoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure that is performed on patients falling into the “overweight” or “obese” BMI categories. This procedure can be life changing for patients looking to improve their appearance and confidence. Experienced surgeons consider the patient’s surgical goals, health, and anatomy and tailor...

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Tummy Tuck Belly Button: Art of Aesthetics

Does the belly button get removed during a tummy tuck? The belly button remains in its original position while its surrounding skin is repositioned. The incision for the tummy tuck is typically made lower on the abdomen, and the skin is lifted from there. Key Takeaways of Tummy Tuck Belly Button The belly button isn't...

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Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck: Which is Best for Your Health Goals

Liposuction and tummy tuck are two popular cosmetic procedures. While liposuction removes excess fat from various body areas, a tummy tuck removes excess fat, skin, and tissue from the stomach and tightens the abdominal muscles. The two procedures have different techniques, results, and recovery times, but both aim to achieve a flatter and smoother stomach...

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