Post-Bariatric Plastic Surgery – Fairfax, Northern Virginia
More than 50% of North Americans are overweight and five percent of those are considered morbid obese. Morbid obesity is defined by the body mass index of weight divided by your height squared. If a...
View ArticleRisks with Body Contouring Surgery and Increased Body Mass Index
A recent study published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery notes that patients with a high Body Mass Index, (BMI), greater than 41 have an extreme elevated risk of secondary...
View ArticleAbdominoplasty vs. Liposuction
I have more patients make appointments with me for liposuction of the abdomen when actually they need an abdominoplasty and vise versa. So why is treatment of the abdomen so confusing for patients? I...
View ArticleTummy Tuck: Mini vs Full
So, that tummy just isn’t want it used to be. Did you gain weight with pregnancy and your body just won’t return to it’s prepregnancy shape or your weight just got away from you and the tummy needs to...
View ArticleThe Mommy Makeover
This is one of the latest catch phrases in plastic surgery. And of course I coined the phrase (okay every plastic surgeon says that). Regardless of this, why does it resonate so well today and what...
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The Most Important Part of a Tummy Tuck-the Belly Button
I know it sound a bit crazy to blog on the belly button but I have to tell you I’m tired of the most important part of a tummy tuck being the “I can’t forget to close the belly button” part of the...
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Muscle Tightening During a Tummy Tuck-How Much and Why
Plication or tightening of the rectus (six pack) muscles is an ingrained part of the tummy tuck procedure. It’s so routine that most surgeons never think about not doing it. But is it always...
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Tummy Tuck and Cost
The tummy tuck is and has been a mainstay of cosmetic surgery practices. But what they are and how much they cost can be incredibly confusing. Names such as standard, extended, mini, hybrid and...
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Muscle Repair During Tummy Tuck
An abdominoplasty or tummy tuck is utilized to improve the appearance of the abdomen. Whether it’s an extended, standard, umbilical float or mini tummy tuck, one of the most consistent parts of the...
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