Abdominoplasty - Follow Up Appointments

Follow up appointments are important to ensure things are progressing the way they should, and you are hitting the right recovery and healing milestones. VIEW NOW

Abdominoplasty - What Happens on the Day of Surgery

The day of surgery can be daunting for many patients. To help prepare you for the day, Dr Dona explains what you can expect to happen on the day of surgery. VIEW NOW

Pregnancy After Abdominoplasty

Most patients will undergo an abdominoplasty they have completed their family. An abdominoplasty will not complicate future pregnancies or prevent your tummy from growing during pregnancy. VIEW NOW

Dr. Salama Treats Loose Skin with J-Plasma

Loose skin can be tightened using J-plasma. J-plasma combines helium gas with radio frequency (RF) energy which is delivered under the skin to tighten without having to excise skin. Dr. Salama loves combining with liposuction for the best results! VIEW NOW

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Fleur-De-Lis Tummy Tuck by Dr. Salama (GRAPHIC)

Dr. Moises Salama performs a Fleur-De-Lis tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) on a patient that lost approximately 200 pounds. Dr. Salama chose this type of tummy tuck technique to address severe skin excess of the abdomen horizontally and vertically. VIEW NOW

The Mommy Makeover

The mommy makeover offers an effective solution to post pregnancy body deformities. Combined interventions are performed in one surgery, usually requiring a 2-nights stay at hospital. VIEW NOW

Which do you need? A tummy tuck or liposuction?

One of the most asked questions we see here at the ABS INSTITUTE is do I need a tummy tuck or can I get away with just liposuction? Here are some tips to tell which one you might need. VIEW NOW

Drains After Surgery

Drains - you hate it, but you love it! In this video, Kelly, our LPN, explains the need for drains after your surgery and how long you will need them for. VIEW NOW

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Belly Button After Tummy Tuck

Belly Button before and after Tummy Tuck 7 months Ago. Before the surgery it was sad, then a bit elongated, and now more naturally oval. The darker pigment continues to fade. VIEW NOW

Mini Tummy Tuck

This patient is a great candidate for a mini abdominoplasty. She has minimal skin laxity, good looking belly button, and no abdominal muscle laxity. VIEW NOW

Dr. Wallace Talks About Mommy Makeover

Motherhood is a wonderful experience, but pregnancy can often wear on a woman’s body. Dr. William Wallace works with women to transform their body back to its youthful appearance through a procedure called the mommy makeover. VIEW NOW

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How to communicate your aesthetic goals and expectations to the plastic surgeon?

Communicating your aesthetic goals and expectations to your plastic surgeon is a must in order to achieve your desired aesthetic results. Before consultation, you should consider 1st why you are considering the surgery & if your goals are realistic. VIEW NOW

Pain control with tummy tuck.

Pain control is important after tummy tuck. Local anesthesia can reduce pain after surgery lessening the need for pain pills and reducing the risk of dependence. Some patients can even go to Tylenol. VIEW NOW

Mommy Makeover

At Accent on You, Dr. Nakamura and Dr. Mohan perform a variety of procedures that fit under the category of a "mommy makeover." We perform breast augmentation, breast lifts, tummy tucks, and liposuction. VIEW NOW

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Abdominoplasty

At our practice at Accent on You, Dr. Nakamura and Dr. Mohan both offer abdominoplasty or a tummy tuck. In this video, Dr. Nakamura describes our approach and technique for this procedure. VIEW NOW