Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck FAQs: Answering Your Questions
One of the most popular procedures I perform is abdominoplasty—more commonly known as a tummy tuck. It’s a truly transformative operation that patients often describe as life-changing. On the RealSelf website used by many women and men considering plastic surgery, tummy tuck surgery has a 95% “worth it” rating from actual patients. Despite the popularity…
Mommy Makeover 101: Answering Your Top Questions
All bodies change over time, and this is especially the case after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Your breasts may “deflate” or begin to sag while your midsection develops a permanent “belly pooch.” Many women turn to mommy makeover surgery to correct these common problems and regain their pre-baby look. But what exactly happens during a mommy…
Tummy Tuck Drains: What Do I Need to Know?
Tummy tuck surgery is known for toning the midsection and creating flattering, transformative results. However, it is an extensive surgery and often requires a more challenging recovery period. Drains are used after tummy tucks in our Guilford, CT, practice to help patients heal cleanly and safely. But many patients have questions about tummy tuck drains…
Your Ultimate Tummy Tuck Recovery Guide
A tummy tuck at my Guilford practice near New Haven, CT, is one of the most powerful ways to transform your body by removing loose, sagging skin and excess fat. However, the surgery is also known for requiring a longer recovery time than other procedures. While tummy tuck recovery can seem daunting, being prepared and…
Why a “C-Tuck” Tummy Tuck Is a No-No
Pregnant women planning to get a C-section may come across discussions of the “C-tuck,” or getting a tummy tuck immediately after a C section. Even though the idea sounds appealing, there’s a lot wrong with the concept. As a plastic surgeon who frequently performs tummy tuck surgeries here in New Haven, I’m hesitant to recommend…
Liposuction Keeps Its 30 Year Promise
Fat Doesn’t Come Back, According to Recent Study Liposuction is one of the top five most popular cosmetic procedures, and for 30 years it has been used to permanently remove excess fat from problem areas of the body. This August, in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, a study shows that fat does not return…