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 […]
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Is a Tummy Tuck or Liposuction Right for Me?
Along with liposuction, a tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that can give you a dramatically new look around your abdomen and help eliminate stubborn body fat. Although it is considered an invasive procedure, when compared to other treatment methods available, it is proved safe and effective at helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals. Even […]
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 […]
The tummy tuck explained
Excess fat and skin in the midsection can make both men and women feel self-conscious about bearing their skin during the hot summer months. However, plastic surgery can help! The team at UMass Memorial Medical Group advises patients in the areas of Worcester and South Dennis, MA to consider the advantages of procedures such as […]
Is A Tummy Tuck Right For You?
The midsection is a common problem area for men and women. For some, it seems that no amount of dieting and exercising tones and tightens the abs. A tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgery that helps contour the abdominal area, but is the procedure your best option? What is a Tummy Tuck? The abdominal area has […]
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 […]
Preparing For and Recovering From Tummy Tuck Surgery
Whether you are a new mother or a grandmother, your decision to have tummy tuck surgery was a big one that, more than likely, you did not make lightly. Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess skin and tightens the abdominal area. If you have ever had abdominal surgery before, including a c-section, […]
What to Do When a Flat Stomach is Impossible to Achieve
Clients come into our office detailing their struggles in achieving a flatter stomach. Many have tried everything to tone down and trim their abdominal section — from being selective with their diet to consistency in their planks, sit-ups, and abdominal crunches. So why doesn’t that stubborn abdominal pooch respond to the supposedly tried-and-tested interventions mentioned […]
How to Recover Quickly from a Tummy Tuck
Considering tummy tuck surgery? Aside from figuring out how to prepare yourself for your upcoming surgery, it is equally important to understand things you need to do for a quick and complication-free recovery. You can expect to have drains, dressings, and bandages immediately following your surgery. You will be provided with instructions for taking care […]
Do I Need A Full or Mini Tummy Tuck?
Every year, thousands of people choose to get tummy tuck surgeries and experience a great increase in confidence afterwards, having achieved a look they’ve always wanted. If you’re considering getting a tummy tuck, then you may be wondering what is the difference between a tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck, and wondering which you […]