Posts Tagged ‘Abdominoplasty’

Tummy Tuck Mississippi-Dr. Elliott

Plastic Surgery Channel Expert Dr. Mark Elliot from Meridian, Mississippi explains the  popular plastic surgery procedure Tummy Tuck.
A tummy tuck is an operation where the extra skin and soft tissue of the abdomen and especially the lower abdomen is removed and the poochy abdomen is corrected at the same time. This procedure flattens one’s abdomen [...]

Plastic Surgery No Longer Taboo, Survey Shows

Plastic surgery used to be the closely held secret of affluent socialites and the Hollywood elite. But today, cosmetic procedures have come into the mainstream, and the public no longer passes judgment on those who go under the knife, according to a new survey.
There was a time when few people would openly admit that they [...]

Can a Tummy Tuck Minimize Existing Scars?

I have numerous scars on my abdomen from previous operations and am thinking about a tummy tuck. Thing is, I don’t want any more scars and I have seen some pictures where the woman has a scar from hip to hip. I am not a big woman — 128 lbs. Maybe a bit less. What [...]

‘Awake’ Tummy Tuck Too Good to Be True?

Tummy tucks are one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. But, untrained doctors looking to boost revenue with cosmetic procedures could put patients at serious risk.
In the down economy, many doctors in different areas of specialization are looking for ways to attract more patients and increase revenues. But, clever marketing gimmicks are not always [...]

Lipoplasty – Am I a Good Candidate?

Hello, my name is Melissa. I’m 178cm tall, 75kg. I have put on 15kg in the past year. One year ago i was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and had major panic attacks every day for a while and was not allowed to exercise (or raise my heart beat). To add to this I was [...]

Victoria Beckham May Put Baby Plans on Hold

Victoria Beckham has three sons and wants a girl. Will fear of losing her figure affect her family planning?
Victoria Beckham has said she wants a girl because who else will the mother of three sons will all her shoes and bags to when the time comes? However, Beckham’s own womanhood comes first, a source [...]

Tummy Tuck or Dermolipectomy?

I am not a large woman, but I did have two c-sections that left me with loose, hanging skin below my belly button — also referred to as a kangaroo pouch. I need to know which procedure would be right for me, the mini tuck or the dermolipectomy. I need something with little pain and [...]

Tummy Tucks Made Tidy With TissuGlu

Tummy tucks can result in fluid buildup if tissue flaps come loose post-operatively. Now, a new product promises to prevent this outcome.
A new sprayable surgical adhesive designed for tummy tuck patients allows surgeons to re-bind the loose tissue flaps created during a surgery. Created by Cohera Medical, the new TissuGlu may become a common and [...]

Menopause and Tummy Tuck

Having every symptom of menopause including the dreaded wait gain. Should I wait until my symptoms disappear before having a tummy tuck?
If any woman surgeon who has experienced or is experiencing this they would understand the question as I fear more weight gain may happen. Been trying like crazy to keep the weight under control [...]

Jon Gosselin Robbery a Publicity Stunt?

Jon Gosselin’s attorney says Hailey Glassman is going to jail for robbery, but Glassman’s attorney says it’s all a publicity stunt.
Someone stopped by Jon Gosselin’s house this Christmas, but if it was Santa, then Jon Gosselin was a very naughty boy this year. Gosselin was visiting his children for the holiday, and returned to his [...]