If you’ve achieved dramatic weight loss, body contouring procedures can be a wonderful way to bring your body transformation full-circle. Breast lifts, tummy tucks and thigh lifts are just some of the popular body contouring procedures that effectively address excess skin and unresponsive fat in order to accentuate your weight loss success. Here are some […]
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How Body Contouring Can Complete Your Weight Loss Journey
More and more people struggling with obesity are unable to achieve significant weight loss on their own and find themselves turning to bariatric surgery to reach a healthy weight. If you’ve finally reached your weight loss goals after a similar weight loss procedure, you might need body contouring, such as a tummy tuck, to remove […]
4 Tips for Working Off Your Holiday Weight Gain
It’s no secret that many people tend to gain weight around the holidays. Rich festive foods and abundant get-togethers with family, friends and colleagues make the holidays one of the most common times to gain weight… and New Year’s one of the most common times to decide to lose it. Here are 4 tips that […]
Will You Need a Tummy Tuck after Bariatric Surgery?
Bariatric surgery is an increasingly common treatment for obesity. Men and women who get bariatric surgery usually experience rapid and dramatic weight loss that may not have been possible without surgical intervention. Reaching your goal weight, however, may present you with new aesthetic concerns. Excess skin, lingering fatty tissue and weakened or separated muscles are common […]
How Lipo Can Solve the Stubborn Body Fat Problem
Some areas of the body can be resistant to healthy dieting and exercise, and toning or tightening those areas through a healthier lifestyle alone can be challenging, if not impossible. Where stubborn fat is concerned, liposuction can shape, sculpt and define in spots where many people have trouble. Why Doesn’t It Look Like I’m Losing […]
Is Anyone a True Candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck?
The difference between a tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck comes down to how much of the abdomen needs to be corrected: A regular tummy tuck addresses the entire abdominal area, removing any loose skin both above and below the navel, and will repair abdominal muscles that may have become separated or weakened. A […]
3 Benefits of 3D Imaging for Breast Augmentation
Vectra 3D Imaging is a computer technology that simulates your breast augmentation results on a screen before you undergo surgery. Vectra 3D Imaging is now available in select plastic surgery practices, and offers breast augmentation patients a range of benefits. [Transcript ends at 00.01.25] Try Out Different Breast Sizes Using 3D image technology, the Vectra […]
Does Lipo for Breast Reduction Deliver Better Results?
Breast reduction is a surgical procedure designed to reduce the size of the breasts in order to create more proportional contours, alleviate physical discomforts caused by overly large breasts and improve overall self-image. Because the breasts are primarily composed of fat, some patients may wonder whether liposuction for permanent fat removal may be an alternative […]
How Post-Weight Body Contouring Can Help You See Your Health Success
For men and women who have struggled with large amounts of excess weight, losing that weight is a monumental accomplishment. Whether you achieve weight loss through a healthy diet and regular exercise, through bariatric surgery, or with a combination of both, you should feel proud of your healthy new body. However, not everyone is able […]
When Can You Hit the Gym after Your Tummy Tuck?
While a healthy lifestyle is crucial to preserving your tummy tuck results, rushing to the gym right after surgery is not in your best interest. It’s important to slowly resume your post-surgery exercise routine, following your surgeon’s instructions. Not doing so may interfere with your results or jeopardize your health. Here are some helpful guidelines […]