You work hard to stay active, but loose skin and stubborn belly fat won’t budge. Sound familiar? For many people, the final push toward a firmer, flatter abdomen often requires surgical assistance. Understanding the difference between a mini and full tummy tuck helps you pick the right path for your body goals. At UMass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery […]
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Can I Get a Tummy Tuck Without Liposuction?
Especially around the midsection and abdomen, stubborn body fat can be challenging to eliminate and may keep you from achieving the shape and look you desire. Although a healthy diet and adequate exercise are necessary to reduce overall body fat, they alone do not always eliminate enough fat around the abdomen. If you are looking […]
Different Tummy Tuck Options
If you’ve had children or lost a good deal of weight, odds are your abdomen isn’t what it once was. Loose skin and a little pooch — that’s the usual situation. Why? Because when skin and connective tissue beneath are stretched, due to pregnancy or weight gain, they can only maintain the ability to return […]
Do’s and Do Not’s Following Your Tummy Tuck
If you are contemplating tummy tuck surgery, spring is the perfect time…you will be healed and swim-suit ready by summer. However, it’s important that you are clear about your reasons and expectations. Abdominoplasty is major surgery and comes with all the cautions and precautions that come with any surgery. Being well-informed is key to any […]
What Makes a Good Tummy Tuck Candidate?
Here at our Worcester plastic surgery practice, a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is one of our popular procedures. This body-contouring type of surgery is geared towards removing excess skin and fat in the abdominal area and tightening the abdominal muscles for a firmer and flatter look. However, not everyone may be an ideal candidate for […]