I have a tattoo on my ribs right under my chest and one on the right side of my lower back that ends on my right hip. I have lost a lot of weight recently and have been doing very intense cardio and core strengthening workouts.. I can not tighten up my middle any more so I have decided on a tummy tuck but I'm concerned about how it will affect my body art.
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Thank you for your question and congrats on the weight loss. It is definitely too much to combine all procedures in one setting. However, combining two procedures such as tummy tuck and breast augmentation/lift are great as they address some of big changes that happen after pregnancy and/or...
Hi! To achieve the best cosmetic results and reduce the risk of complications, patients should be at their ideal weight with a BMI of around 30. Patients considering childbirth or significant weight loss should first consult a board-certified doctor, who may advise deferring surgery until their...
A healthy diet and exercise are always the key to success when trying to lose weight after children. You are young and you probably still have a fairly good amount of elasticity in your skin. If the skin is stretched though; for instance, a lot of stretch marks and saggy skin, a tummy tuck m...