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

Tips for Post-Pregnancy Tummy Tuck Patients

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Pregnancy and childbirth are natural and normal parts of being human, but the labor and pain required to have a child often go overlooked. Anyone who has just gone through pregnancy knows that it takes an incredible toll on the body, transforming it in many different ways before, during, and after the nine months. Areas … 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

Does Exercise Make Stretch Marks Go Away?

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Pregnancy and weight gain can cause stretch marks. It is a common skin condition as nearly 80% of Americans have stretch marks. Despite the fact that it impacts the vast majority of people, it can cause insecurities and impact one’s self-confidence. You may wonder, does exercise make stretch marks go away? While rapid weight gain … Read more

What Causes You to Gain Belly Fat?

What causes you to gain belly fat?

Weight gain is fairly easy to understand where a hormonal or genetic condition isn’t at the root of it. It can be caused by increased muscle mass. But if you don’t engage in physical activities designed to build muscle, could relate to your calorie intake. But is this the same for all body parts’ fat … Read more

Top Tummy Tuck Myths

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For those who have trouble with their stomach area, a tummy tuck is a great option to get a smoother abdomen. A tummy tuck is a procedure that improves the contour of the stomach and abdomen area. We remove excess skin and fat  from the area. Then we tighten the muscles in your abdominal wall. … Read more

What does a Mommy Makeover Consist of?

The chances of you hearing the term “Mommy Makeover” are probably high, but do you know exactly what this term refers to as far as the procedures that make it up? The phrase was originally coined for women who had recently undergone childbirth and had noticed significant changes to the functions and shapes of their … Read more

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