Do I Need To Stop Contraceptive Medication Prior To A Tummy Tuck? (GRAPHIC)
Patients who are on contraceptives should stop taking it prior to surgery because this can increase the risk of blood clots. Take note, oral contraceptives contain estrogen & progesterone which have many effects on the woman's body. VIEW NOW
Mommy Makeover: Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck & Liposuction (GRAPHIC)
Dr. Kevin Tehrani performing a Mommy Makeover: Breast Lift, Tummy Tuck, & Liposuction. First, he performs the breast lift with implants. Next, he completes the tummy tuck & flank liposuction. The patient now has a flat tummy & uplifted breast. VIEW NOW
The eating regimen after a tummy tuck
The Tummy tuck result is usually permanent but the patient should maintain a constant weight w/ little fluctuations. After a tummy tuck, patient should avoid indulging in overeating specially over-process or fried foods to avoid fat accumulation. VIEW NOW
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Contraindications for the Tummy Tuck (GRAPHIC)
Tummy tuck is used to enhance or reshape the abdominal area by removing excess fat but this procedure is not for everyone like if the patient want to get pregnant again in the future, desires to lose more weight after the procedure and etc. VIEW NOW
Watch a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) (GRAPHIC)
Warning: Graphic Video Whether it's time for a mommy makeover or you've experienced weight-loss and have excess skin, an abdominoplasty may be what you need. You can lose excess fat, but you cannot lose excess skin without surgery. VIEW NOW
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Scar care after tummy tuck
Most patients are concerned about the scar of the tummy tuck including the length and location. Scars are permanent but this can mature over a period of time & turn into a fine line but several treatments can improve the appearance of your scar. VIEW NOW
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What tests do I need to take before a tummy tuck? (GRAPHIC)
Today, a tummy tuck is essentially an invasive procedure that requires you to be completely healthy. It means this procedure requires your CBC and basic electrolyte count to be normal because if you are anemic this may put your health at risk. VIEW NOW
Is Liposuction commonly used in a Tummy Tuck?
The popular procedure, the Abdominoplasty or Tummy Tuck, is personalized for each procedure. Dr. Keith Neaman discusses the use of Liposuction in the Abdominoplasty procedure. VIEW NOW
What medications to avoid before surgery?
Dr. Otto Placik states that we don't know what supplements/ OTC drugs affect surgery & wound healing. OTC drugs are not understood & results are unpredictable. To minimize complications stop 2 weeks prior to surgery. VIEW NOW
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Tummy Tuck: types of exercise?
Dr. Otto Placik states that prior to resuming exercise consult with your surgeon first. Avoid high impact workouts for 6 weeks keeping resistance to a minimum. My rule is MPH on a treadmill/elliptical= weeks of recovery. VIEW NOW
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Tummy Tuck: Back Pain. (rectus diastasis)
Dr. Otto Placik states that 1990 report suggested WARP tummy tuck provided 24/25 patients back pain relief. Weak stomach muscles excess strain on spine & muscle repiar w/Tummy Tuck may ease back pain but may be temporarily worse due to bent posture. VIEW NOW
Circumferential Body Lift
Procedures: Brazilian Butt Lift, Breast Lift with Augmentation, Circumferential Body Lift, and Brachioplasty. Height: 5'8 Starting weight: 317lbs Current weight: 175lbs VIEW NOW
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Before & After Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Dr. Tehrani demonstrating the results from a Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck). Dr. Tehrani plicated the patient's abdomen, repaired some hernias, brought the waistline in, performed liposuction of the flanks and removed the excess skin. VIEW NOW
Umbilicoplasty with Hernia Repair and Piercing Removal (GRAPHIC)
This procedure was done in the office with local anesthesia, and took care of an umbilical hernia, an unwanted navel piercing, and created an aesthetically pleasing umbilicus. VIEW NOW
Two Recovery Tricks After Mommy Makeover Surgery
Dr. S. Larry Schlesinger, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaii, has performed more than 20,000 surgeries. In this video, he shares two reasons why women have difficulty with recovery between days 3-6 and two tricks to fix it. VIEW NOW
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