Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Surgery by Dr. Schlesinger, Honolulu, HI (GRAPHIC)
RealSelf 100 Doctor, Dr. S. Larry Schlesinger is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Honolulu, Hawaii. Today, he is performing part 1 of 2 videos on tummy tuck surgery. He does not liposuction the abdomen today but rather, he waits 90 days. VIEW NOW
What is a muscle/diastasis repair? Is it a hernia?
Dr. Otto Placik explains that a diastasis recti is a muscle separation of the rectus abdominis & commonly caused after pregnancy. VIEW NOW
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Surgery explained by Tim Sayed MD
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon- Tim Sayed MD explains who is a candidate for the Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) procedure and what your surgeon should be looking for on examination. VIEW NOW
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Tummy Tuck vs Coolsculpting
These are two different procedures that are both designed to help you achieve a flatter and firmer stomach. CoolSculpting is a non-surgical body contouring procedure that freezes and breaks down fat, letting your body eliminate it naturally. VIEW NOW
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Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss
Tummy tuck after massive weight loss is usually recommended to remove excess and sagging skin from the abdominal area. It tightens the skin, unraveling your fit body underneath. It also tightens the abdominal muscles to give you a flat and firm belly VIEW NOW
Liposuction Versus Tummy Tuck
Dr. Zachary Farris discusses how to determine if you're a candidate for liposuction or a tummy tuck. VIEW NOW
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If I already have a c-section scar, will I have a second scar with a tummy tuck procedure?
Most surgeons prefer to place the tummy tuck scar right where the c-section scar is, but sometimes the c-section scar might be place way too low making it impossible to place it at that level & extend it to the side. VIEW NOW
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
What exactly is a Mommy Makeover with Tim Sayed MD
Patients often ask what is a "Mommy Makeover" and do I need to be a mommy to have one? Tim Sayed MD answers this question. 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
Implant Replacement, Upper Abdominoplasty and Liposuction (GRAPHIC)
Dr. Zoran performed breast implant replacement, upper abdominoplasty and liposuction on this female patient. The patient before and after photos are 3 weeks post-op. VIEW NOW
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Do I need only liposculpture or an abdominoplasty?
Dr. Quiroz explain when is indicated a liposculpture or an abdominoplasty as well how the muscles, anatomy and skin are involved in this procedures. VIEW NOW
How painful a Tummy Tuck is?
One of the most often questions is: How painful the surgery is? In this video, Dr. Quiroz explains what to expect during the recovery feelings after a tummy tuck. VIEW NOW