Category: Body Procedures

What Procedure Should You Combine With a Tummy Tuck?

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The field of plastic surgery has come a long way in recent years, offering new ways to help patients achieve ultimate bodily satisfaction. While some people are looking at one specific procedure to solve their self-confidence troubles, others might want to combine several procedures at once to achieve their dream looks. Below, we cover what … Read more

5 Surprising Facts About a Tummy Tuck

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A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes loose and excess skin around the stomach. It also tightens torn abdominal muscles, often due to pregnancy or weight fluctuations. As one of the most popular procedures that patients contact Dr. Brent for, tummy tucks offer years of rebounding confidence and a great figure that you can enjoy well … Read more

How Much Weight to Lose Before A Tummy Tuck

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Although a tummy tuck has the power to make somewhat dramatic changes to your physique, there is some preparatory work to be done prior to heading in for this sophisticated surgery. Below we look at how much weight to lose before a tummy tuck. How Much Weight to Lose Before A Tummy Tuck Most physicians … Read more

How Tummy Tucks Have Improved Over the Decades

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As one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States–with over 140,000 tummy tucks being performed yearly–the question of how tummy tucks have improved over the decades is a common one. The answer is more nuanced than most patients think! Let’s examine the history of tummy tucks. Specifically, what the procedure is like … Read more

How a Tummy Tuck Is the Best Procedure for Your 40s

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Having children and the weight fluctuations that come with it can impact the appearance of a woman’s abdomen. Stretch marks, loose skin, and sagging can make you feel insecure. While this may not impact your stomach during your 20s and 30s, it can sneak up on you in your 40s. However, there are effective cosmetic … Read more

Can You Have Body Contouring Without Surgery?

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Any procedure that reshapes the natural curvatures of your body is considered body contouring. For the most part, these procedures are designed to remove small areas of fat and smooth skin to create more youthful and alluring shapes. So can you have body contouring without surgery? Can You Have Body Contouring Without Surgery? While surgical … Read more

Benefits of Awake Plastic Surgery

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The narrative around cosmetic procedures has dramatically transformed over the last decade. More people are embracing their aesthetic goals to improve their appearance and self-esteem. Looking and feeling good is a major part of your overall confidence, which can positively impact your life. It can lead to more career opportunities and better relationships. For those … Read more

Tips for Enhancing Your Body Shape

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Bodies come in all different sizes and shapes. Instead of trying to fit within some sort of beauty standard for what is considered beautiful, it’s helpful to focus on enhancing your own unique body shape. Finding the right balance of diet and exercise, in addition to clothing that flatters your body helps achieve your desired … Read more

Am I Too Old for a Breast Lift?

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Breast lifts have become increasingly popular over the last two decades as they are a great way to look and feel more attractive. In fact, there has been a 70% increase in breast lifts over the past twenty years. As you get older, the effects of natural aging, lifestyle factors, and gravity can take a … Read more

What Body Shape Do You Have?

What body shape do you have?

Every one of us is absolutely unique. There is an endless number of body shapes with a million variations. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that there is so much push-back against the use of standardized body-type labels for both men and women. What body shape do you have? That being said, we can and should discuss … Read more

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