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Category Archives: Tummy Tuck

Young fit woman with slim curves following BBL and tummy tuck

Can I do a tummy tuck and a BBL at the same time?

If you are thinking of rejuvenating your figure, it’s no surprise that you are considering combining a tummy tuck with a Brazilian butt lift (BBL). These procedures perfectly complement each other, dramatically enhancing the other’s results. But it’s important to be a good candidate health-wise and to have realistic expectations for the recovery. Combining these …

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Can You Get Pregnant After a Tummy Tuck?

A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that can slim the abdominal area by removing excess skin to give a more tight silhouette. This is a common procedure after extensive weight loss, having children, or for people who feel as though diet and exercise are not toning their midsection the way they would like. Because …

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Difference Between Plus-Size Tummy Tuck and Traditional Tummy Tuck?

The primary difference between these a plus-size tummy tuck and a traditional tummy tuck is your BMI, or body mass index. If you are over the 30-pound range of your ideal weight, you are considered to be “plus-size.” With a plus-size tummy tuck the quantity of fat being removed and the extent of the surgery …

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Tips for a smooth Tummy Tuck Recovery, from Houston plastic surgeon Dr. C. Bob Basu.

Tips for a Smooth Tummy Tuck Recovery

Thinking about a tummy tuck but concerned about the recovery process? You're not alone. Many tummy tuck patients at my Houston-area practice worry more about the recovery than the surgery itself. Knowing what to expect can relieve those worries and following our post-op instructions can help ensure the recovery goes as smoothly as possible. In this …

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Ask your plastic surgeon these questions before Tummy Tuck surgery.

4 Questions to Ask Before Tummy Tuck Surgery

Women and men considering tummy tuck surgery at our Houston and Cypress practice often arrive at their consultations armed with plenty of questions about the procedure. That's expected because the decision to get a tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is significant and should be made only after carefully considering your specific situation. Of all the …

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Which Type of Tummy Tuck Is Right for Me?

Many people suffer from excess skin in their midsection due to weight loss or pregnancy. The only way to reclaim your figure and tighten your abdomen is through a surgical procedure called an Abdominoplasty, also known as a Tummy Tuck. There are 3 different types of Tummy Tuck options that may better suit your needs …

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What is the recovery for a Mommy Makeover?

It is very common for mommy makeovers to include both breast and tummy procedures. After surgery, your pain should be well managed with 1-2 oral pain pills every 4-6 hours if needed. All my mommy makeover patients are ambulating a few hours after surgery (of course walking flexed at their waist given the tummy tuck).  …

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