I’m updating the piece I wrote a while back on seven variations of tummy tucks to include mesh reinforcement of diastasis repair, which we have been doing more of lately. The reason for these variations is to allow the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure to be customized to the patient’s needs. These options include a full… Read More »
Category: Tummy tuck
A thousand tummy tucks and counting
A thousand tummy tucks and counting “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu It’s not like I put a notch on my belt every time I do a tummy tuck, but it recently occurred to me that I have done more than a thousand. I’ll claim… Read More »
Is a muscle repair with tummy tuck always necessary?
I was surprised to find out on a review of my recent tummy tuck cases that I was only doing a muscle separation repair in about half of them. The reason this was a surprise is that abdominal muscle separation (called a diastasis) is very common in patients considering a tummy tuck, especially after pregnancy…. Read More »
The ‘Tylenol Tummy Tuck’ Gets You Results With Less Pain
Who doesn’t dream of flat, toned abs? It’s part of the reason why the tummy tuck is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Real or perceived, it is also considered one of the most painful operations, which scares some people away. But no longer! In this article I’ll share my expertise and help explain the ‘Tylenol Tummy Tuck’,… Read More »
Progressive Tension Suture Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
The Progressive Tension Suture method is a technique used in tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) to reduce the necessity for drain tubes. This is one of the main concerns for patients considering a tummy tuck, but drains are routinely used because of the tendency for fluid accumulations (called seromas) to form with these types of operations. In the 1990’s I… Read More »
Seven tummy tuck variations: How to know what’s best for you
Several variations on tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) allow the procedure to be customized to the patient’s needs. These include a full (standard) tummy tuck, full tummy tuck with T-closure, extended tummy tuck, reverse tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, and mini with an umbilical float. This blog will explain the differences and how to determine which one… Read More »
Drain or no drain with tummy tuck?
The drainless tummy tuck seems to have been gaining recognition recently, but is it for real? Certainly having drain tubes after surgery is not something patients look forward to, but if it helps speed recovery and prevent complications then it is an acceptable trade-off. Progressive Tension Sutures are key to the drainless tummy tuck The… Read More »
How much should your tummy tuck cost?
Research is vital when planning your plastic surgery procedure For cosmetic plastic surgery procedures such as tummy tucks and mommy makeovers, cost is important because it is paid out of pocket. The typical tummy tuck patient is a mom, and it is a very significant household budget item. It is of course most important to… Read More »
Tummy tuck vs. liposuction
Do I need a tummy tuck or will liposuction work?
If liposuction could do what a tummy tuck does without the scar, recovery time, and expense, tummy tucks would be a thing of the past. But while liposuction remains the number one cosmetic surgery procedure, the number of abdominoplasties has increased 5-fold over the past 20 years according to statistics from ASAPS. So when is lipo… Read More »
