A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is an elective cosmetic surgery to remove excess skin around the abdomen (belly or tummy). The goal is to tighten and slim the tummy area. It may also involve tightening or sewing abdominal muscles back together. Tummy tucks are not weight loss surgery. If weight loss is your goal, you may […]
The question, “is liposuction safe?” Consistently runs through the minds of intending patients and interested persons alike. This article sheds light on some facts you should know about liposuction. It would help inform you on its safety and other need-to-know items. Many cosmetic or plastic surgery procedures exist to help you achieve your goals of […]
Many people who have undergone liposuction will suppose that whatever fat has been removed is gone permanently. In some ways, this is a fair deduction given that you are born with only a limited number of fat cells. What some people don’t acknowledge, however, is that fat sometimes changes. It is redistributed, especially if you don’t improve […]
Setting realistic expectations for patients is an issue plastic surgeons deal with every day. Nobody enjoys disappointing people who may not fully understand the limitations of plastic surgery or liposuction. However, it is necessary to be direct and honest about possible outcomes and what is realistic. Liposuction has the most misconception of the five most […]