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Lipoabdominoplasty Doctor Near Boston?

I'm a 24 year old female recently ex smoker. After major weight loss and having a child, I am in need of a Tummy Tuck to feel normal. The risks however have me at bay. I've found information on lipoabdominoplasty as being a safer alternative as it doesn't have as much undermining. But I'm having a hard time finding a doctors doing this procedure. I'm in New England (close to Boston), but willing to travel for the right doctor.

Asked 32 months ago by Neya in Boston MA

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Tummy tuck in an ex-smoker

Tummy tucks are one of the larger surgeries we do. When you have smoked, it damages the small blood vessels which help you heal. You are only 24, which is good. The less you smoked, the better. Stopping smoking for a few months ahead of the procedure also helps. After the procedure is done, continue not smoking and don't expose yourself to secondhand smoke. As for "lipoabdominoplasty," be careful of marketing and trickery. If you have loose skin, hanging skin, stretch marked... more

Lauren Greenberg, MD

Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Tummy tuck

There are many very excellent plastic surgeons in the Boston area. You can find one who is American Board of Plastic Surgery certified by going to www.plasticsurgery.org.