Commonly referred to as a tummy tuck, an abdominoplasty creates a firmer, flatter belly and a narrower waist by removing excess skin and fat and tightening the abdominal muscles. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution and not a substitute for weight loss through diet and exercise. There are actually several different types of this popular… Read More »
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The Medical Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty? or a tummy tuck, as it is more commonly known ? is a cosmetic surgery procedure that tightens the muscles and removes loose skin and fat from the abdomen so that it appears flat and toned. Mostly associated with “mommy makeovers,” a procedure that allows women to restore their figures after pregnancy, abdominoplasty is also… Read More »
Get Ready For Summer With a Tummy Tuck
Now that it is almost spring and the weather is getting warmer, many people are starting to consider plastic surgery so that they have time to recover and look great for the beach season in the summer. One of the most common body contouring procedures that men and especially women consider is a tummy tuck, also… Read More »
Tummy Tuck Yourself Into Winter
We love that Nashville has four true seasons. Of course, this means that winter is coming, and if you’re like us, you like to stay indoors during these chilly months. There’s football on TV, hearty soup on the stove, and we love starting a fire and curling up with a drink and a book in… Read More »
What a Tummy Tuck Can & Can’t Do
Most people carry a little extra fat around their stomach. Sometimes, diet and exercise can do the trick. sometimes, it can’t. But, that’s not the only reason patients undergo a tummy tuck procedure. Things like pregnancy and significant weight gain or loss can create excess skin or weakened abdominal muscles, which can most easily be… Read More »
Liposuction: What to Know & What to Ask
The popularity of plastic surgery procedures continues to increase; in 2017, there were 17.5 million procedures performed, a 2 percent rise over the 2016 total. Within this number, liposuction represents close to a quarter-million instances and a 5 percent rise over the previous year. Following are the 10 most important things to know about this… Read More »
What’s the Difference? Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction
Liposuctions and Tummy Tucks can be described as similar procedures. Both aim to improve the look of your midsection, making your stomach look smaller, flatter, and tighter. So, what is the is the difference between the two? And which procedure is right for you? Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck Liposuction Liposuction is a cosmetic surgery that removes fat that… Read More »