We Answered the Web’s Most-Asked Tummy Tuck Questions Posted on January 31, 2020 By Center for Plastic Surgery A at our Washington, DC, plastic surgery practice creates transformative results. But the procedure is more extensive than most elective surgeries. With different techniques and important recovery details that patients should keep in mind before surgery, many patients have numerous questions when beginning their research. To make things easier for those interested in a tummy … Read More
Can I Have a Baby After a Tummy Tuck? Posted on December 13, 2019 By Center for Plastic Surgery For women considering a at our plastic surgery practice near Bethesda, MD, the question of whether future pregnancies will be possible is a common one. Because the surgery is so often considered a post-pregnancy procedure, many moms and moms-to-be aren’t sure whether they’ll need to wait to enjoy the many benefits. In this blog post, … Read More
Your Tummy Tuck Recovery Timeline Posted on August 21, 2019 By Center for Plastic Surgery Tummy tucks can flatten your stomach by removing loose, saggy skin. But while everyone’s recovery timeline is unique to his or her situation, tummy tuck recovery periods tend to be longer than other cosmetic surgery procedures. Don’t fear—with proper preparation, you can help your surgery recovery go as smoothly as possible. This blog post outlines … Read More
Is A Tummy Tuck Right for You? Posted on July 20, 2019 By Center for Plastic Surgery It’s a lot of hard work to lose weight and slim down. While the results can be exciting, you might be left with excess skin in the process. No amount of diet and exercise can tighten up loose skin. For patients with these concerns, we often recommend a at our Washington, DC practice. Curious if … Read More
Should I add a Tummy Tuck to My Liposuction? Posted on June 10, 2019 By Center for Plastic Surgery Many people know they want to achieve a flat, contoured abdomen, but aren’t sure where to begin when it comes to pursuing a surgical solution. Fat reduction may seem like a clear choice, but the decision whether to add on a skin tightening procedure can be a puzzling one. Both and procedures here in Washington, … Read More
Preparing for Your Tummy Tuck Posted on May 25, 2019 By Center for Plastic Surgery Patients who undergo surgery at our Washington, DC, area practice, tell us that being well-prepared for the surgery helps quell anxiety. We do our best to prepare our patients and assure them that our team of plastic surgeons is here to make sure they’re safe and supported every step of the way. Taking a few … Read More
What Makes a Mommy Makeover? Posted on April 3, 2014 By Samir S. Rao, MD If you’re a mom, chances are your body looks somewhat different after having children. Earlier generations may have called stretch marks, loose abdominal muscles, and sagging breasts “badges of motherhood,” but today more women are choosing to combat these changes and restore their bodies more closely to what they looked like before having children. A … Read More
Is CoolSculpting Too Good to Be True? Posted on October 29, 2013 By Samir S. Rao, MD Given all the modern day luxuries that have resulted from technological advancements, it was only a matter of time before a non-surgical fat reduction device was developed. Well, that time has come. Born from the observations that kids who ate a lot of popsicles had less fat in their cheeks and that people exposed to … Read More
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Helps You Feel Full and Keeps the Weight Off Long Term Posted on June 12, 2013 By Center for Plastic Surgery Recent research reported in the journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (the official publication of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons) has shown encouraging long-term results for patients who have undergone a tummy tuck, a popular procedure often considered by many of our patients as a part of their mommy makeovers. A pilot research study … Read More
Bouncing Back After Baby Posted on March 10, 2011 By Center for Plastic Surgery After having children, something as simple as buying a pair of jeans can be terribly frustrating. You have been exercising, eating right, and yet, despite everything... the pooch below your navel still remains. And so the Mommy Makeover was born. Depending on your specific needs, a "Mommy Makeover" can include procedures such as breast lift, … Read More