What is a Mommy Makeover, and who can benefit? The term Mommy Makeover has been given to a variety of paired cosmetic procedures designed to enhance the areas most effected by pregnancy: the breasts and the belly. The archetype for the Mommy Makeover is the combination of Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck. Other procedures can be substituted to enhance targeting your specific needs, but this is the most frequently used pairing. This combination of procedures can also be helpful after weight loss. More details are supplied below and are covered in today’s video segment.
Mommy Makeover – Belly Enhancement
A mommy’s abdominal wall, muscle and skin, is stretched maximally during the final trimester of pregnancy, and the result is often irreversible with diet and exercise alone. Once the tough fascial layer that surrounds the muscle is over-stretched, it does not spring back. Exercise is very important to maintain weight and to strengthen the muscle, but it cannot repair the loose fascial layer that supports the muscle deep within the abdominal wall. A Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, can tighten the fascia, repair the diastasis, remove the excess skin and remove any baby fat that remains on the lower belly. Mini Tummy Tucks (Mini Abdominoplasty) and Liposuction can also be part of a complete Mommy Makeover. For more about Belly Shaping procedures visit my Body Enhancement page.
Mommy Makeover – Breast Enhancement
Breast size changes with pregnancy, weight loss, weight gain and even as we naturally age. The Breast Enhancement portion of the Mommy Makeover is modified depending on the problem. Breast Augmentation is the most common procedure combined with tummy tightening in the Mommy makeover. Breast Implants are used to restore lost volume, and fill loose skin, and just about any size is available. Newer silicone filled and shaped Breast Implants give us safer and better options. If sagging is present, a Breast Lift can be used to reshape the breast. When breasts enlarge with pregnancy and do not deflate, Breast Reduction surgery may be a better answer, to restore a more comfortable breast volume. For more about Breast Shaping procedures visit my Breast Enhancement page.
Mommy Makeover Questions Answered
This Mommy Makeover Video features more answers to common questions about the Mommy Makeover. Host, Janelle Marie, asks me about Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant sizing, Tummy Tucks, combing procedures and the recovery time needed. After watching the video, if you have more questions, click on links provided at the end of this post, use the contact form on the left or just give us a call.
Mommy Makeover Video – Before and Afters
This is the fourth and final Mommy Makeover video segment from a live broadcast on the San Francisco Bay Area’s News Station, KRON4. The (415) number shown in the video clip was for callers to ask questions during the show. Andrea in San Francisco, California, called in to ask if her Breast Reduction can be revised. Another good question! If you have questions about Mommy Makeovers, Breast Augmentation or Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks) please call (925) 943-6353 for more information, or use the contact form on this page to e-mail me.
Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions
This series of Mommy Makeover Videos includes answers to many Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions. This segment reviews additional facts about both Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tucks and the alternatives. San Francisco caller, Andrea, also calls with questions about Breast Reduction and Breast Reduction Revision surgery. Some of the breast and belly shaping topics covered include:
Can Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tucks be safely combined as a Mommy Makeover?
What are the advantages of combining Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tucks?
Which are the most popular Cosmetic Plastic Surgery procedures?
Do Breast Implants have to be big?
What sizes are available in Breast Implants?
Can a specific size be guaranteed for Breast Augmentation?
How can I test the size of Breast Augmentation I want?
What is the most common reason for Breast Augmentation Revision?
What is the most common reason to replace a Breast Implant?
What is the recovery time for a Tummy Tuck?
What is the recovery time for a Mini Tummy Tuck?
Can Breast Reduction be redone or revised?
More Mommy Makeover Information
Thank you for watching part three of Mommy Makeovers. Be sure to watch the rest of the show. Links are provided below:
We all love our children, but the changes to our bodies that come with having children are not always as loved. The breasts and the belly are the two areas that can suffer the most, and the Mommy Makeover can help both.
Mommy Makeover – Breast Enhancement
Breast can enlarge, deflate or sag with pregnancy. The Mommy Makeover is modified depending on the problem. The most common Breast Enhancement is Breast Augmentation. Breast Implants are used to restore lost volume, and fill loose skin. If sagging is present, a Breast Lift can be used to reshape the breast. When breast enlarge with pregnancy and do not deflate, the result is macromastia, or breast that remain too large. Breast Reduction surgery is used in this situation, to restore a more comfortable breast volume. Breast Reduction reduces and lifts the breast and can also provide Areola Reduction. When needed, Nipple Reduction can also be incorporated into the procedure. For more about Breast Shaping procedures visit my Breast Enhancement page.
Mommy Makeover – Belly Enhancement
The abdomen also takes a hit with pregnancy. The abdominal wall, muscle and skin, is stretched maximally during the final trimester. The tough fascial layer that surrounds the muscle often gives, causing laxity of the muscle and separation of the rectus muscles down the middle (diastasis recti). While exercise will strengthen the muscle, it cannot repair the overstretched fascia. A Tummy Tuck, or Abdominoplasty, can tighten the fascia, repair the diastasis, remove the excess skin and remove any baby fat that remains on the lower belly. Mini Tummy Tucks (Mini Abdominoplasty) and Liposuction can also be part of a complete Mommy Makeover. For more about Belly Shaping procedures visit my Body Enhancement page.
Mommy Makeover Before and After Pictures
This Mommy Makeover Video features before and after photos and more Mommy Makeover information. A variety of Tummy Tucks before and afters are revealed, from small to large. Other details of the Mommy Makeover are also discussed regarding the tummy tuck scar, and when to use breast implants, breast reduction or a breast lift.
Mommy Makeover Video – Before and Afters
The Mommy Makeover video segment below was broadcast live on the San Francisco Bay Area’s News Station, KRON4. The (415) number shown in the feature was for callers to ask questions during the show. Michelle in San Jose, California, called in to ask if her C-section scar can be used to perform a Tummy Tuck. Good question! If you have questions about Mommy Makeovers, Breast Augmentation or Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks) please call (925) 943-6353 for more information, or use the contact form on this page to email me.
Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions
This Mommy Makeover Video includes answers to more Mommy Makeover frequently asked questions. Tummy Tucks and Abdominoplasty before and after pictures are shown, and more Belly and Breast Enhancement details are shared including:
Mommy Makeover before and after pictures
Extended Tummy Tuck before and afters for skin laxity
Abdominoplasty before and afters for muscle laxity
Tummy Tuck before and afters for disproportionate fat
How to treat the Muffin Top
Where is the Tummy Tuck scar?
Can a C-section Scar be used for a Tummy Tuck?
When are Breast Implants used for Breast Enhancement?
When is a Breast Lift recommended?
Can Breast Reduction be performed instead?
Which are the strongest Breast Implants?
Allergan style 410 Breast Implants information
Sientra High-Strength Breast Implants information
More Mommy Makeover Information
Thank you for watching part three of Mommy Makeovers. Be sure to watch the rest of the show. Links are provided below:
My most recent KRON4 Body Beautiful television appearance featuring Mommy Makeovers is packed with information that every woman considering Breast Enhancement or Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) can use.
What is a Mommy Makeover
Mommy Makeover is a generic term for a combination of procedures that restore both the breasts and the belly. Since this is very desirable after childbirth, mommies are the number one patients for Mommy Makeovers. The combination is also common after weight loss, when breast volume is lost and the abdominal skin remains stretched out. A Mommy makeover can also be performed to cosmetically enhance the results of Bariatric Surgery. As a member of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, Mommy Makeovers are an area of particular interest to me.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks)
The previous post reviewed the options for remodeling the upstairs (Breast Enhancement). This Mommy Makeover Video concentrates on downstairs (Body Enhancement). The mainstay of Body Enhancement is the Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty. The procedure allows a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to tighten the abdominal muscles and remove excess belly skin and fat. The result is a smoother, firmer tummy.
Mini Tummy Tucks (Mini Abdominoplasty)
When the upper abdominal wall looks good (above the belly-button) and just the lower tummy needs tucking, a Mini Tummy Tuck may be a better choice. The Mini Abdominoplasty operation is a smaller procedure, with a quicker recovery. The fact that it’s a smaller procedure also means it is not a substitute for when a full Tummy Tuck is indicated.
Liposuction
Liposuction can also be used for body sculpting. Liposuction allows areas of disproportionate fat to be removed via small, discretely placed incisions. If your skin has good elasticity, it will smooth out after the fat is removed. The skin over an area of liposuction can shrink due to it’s own elasticity, but if the skin is loose prior to liposuctioning, a Tummy Tuck is almost always a better choice.
Mommy Makeover Video – Breast Augmentation
The Mommy Makeover video segment below was broadcast live on the San Francisco Bay Area’s News Station, KRON4. The (415) number shown in the feature was for callers to ask questions during the show. If you have questions about Mommy Makeovers, Breast Augmentation or Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks) please call (925) 943-6353 for more information, or use the contact form on this page to email me.
Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions
This Mommy Makeover Video includes answers to many of the frequently asked questions about Tummy Tucks and Abdominoplasty. Other tummy shaping procedures are also discussed including, Mini Tummy Tucks, Mini Abdominoplasty and Liposuction. Some of the Mommy Makeover Information covered includes:
What diet and exercise can and can’t do.
What is the definition of the Mommy Makeover
Can Tummy Tucks be safely combined with Breast Implants?
Do only Mommies benefit from Mommy Makeovers?
How can a Mommy Makeover help after pregnancy?
How can a Mommy Makeover help after weight loss?
What differences are there with Tummy Tucks for Women and Men?
Will Liposuction tighten loose skin?
What are the advantages of a Mini Tummy Tuck?
What are the limitations of a Mini Tummy Tuck?
Why are Mini Abdominoplasty scars shorter?
Does an Abdominoplasty cut the abdominal muscles?
More Mommy Makeover Information
Thank you for watching part two of Mommy Makeovers. Be sure to watch the rest of the show. Links are provided below:
We had a great show. My most recent KRON4 Body Beautiful television appearance featuring Mommy Makeovers is packed with information that every woman considering Breast Enhancement or Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) can use. Mommy Makeover is a generic term for any combination of procedures that restore both the breast and abdomen. Since this is very desirable after childbirth, mommies are the number one patients for Mommy Makeovers. The combination is also common after weight loss, when breast volume is lost and the abdomen is stretched out, and can be performed to enhance the results of Bariatric Surgery. As a member of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, Mommy Makeovers are an area of particular interest to me.
Breast Enhancement
Breast Enhancement includes many different procedures. The most common, by far, is Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants; however, Breast Lifts, Breast Reduction, Areolar Reduction, Inverted Nipple Correction and even Nipple Reduction are all types of Cosmetic Breast Enhancement.
Mommy Makeovers Upstairs – Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation is the upper half of the Mommy Makeover. The first video segment from Body Beautiful focuses on Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants. When the skin is firm, Breast Augmentation alone is a great way to restore volume and beauty to the female breasts. If the skin is loose, a Breast Lift can be added to improve the shape and firmness of the breasts.
Mommy Makeover Video – Breast Augmentation
The Mommy Makeover video segment below was broadcast live on the San Francisco Bay Area’s New Station, KRON4. The (415) number shown in the feature was for callers, like Sandra from San Jose, to ask questions during the show. If you have questions about Mommy Makeovers, Breast Augmentation or Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tucks) please call (925) 943-6353 for more information, or use the contact form on this page to email me.
Mommy Makeover Frequently Asked Questions
This Mommy Makeover Video includes answers to many of the frequently asked questions about Breast Implants and Breast Augmentation. Multiple Breast Augmentation Before and After pictures are shown, and I answer questions from a viewer from San Jose about Breast Augmentation Revision:
What is a Mommy Makeover?
What are Breast Implants?
Are Breast Implants Safe?
What are Breast Implants filled with?
What advantages do Saline Breast Implants have?
What advantages do Silicone Breast Implants have?
What advantages do “Gummy Bear” Breast Implants have?
What advantages do Round Breast Implants have?
What advantages do Shaped Breast Implants have?
Is Cleavage always possible with Breast Implants?
Breast Implant Before and After Pictures
Breast Augmentation Revision – Can switching from Saline to Silicone gel filled Breast Implants help a firm Breast Augmentation?
More Mommy Makeover Information
Thank you for watching part one of Mommy Makeovers. Be sure to watch the rest of the show. Links are provided below:
Tune in to KRON4 on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 11:00 AM, for 30 minutes of Body Beautiful dedicated to Body Work. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Mele, will show Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck and Mommy Makeover before and after pictures, and answer your questions during the live broadcast.
Dr. Mele discusses Body Work (Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck and Mommy Makeovers) on the Bay Area’s News Station, KRON4.
Body Shaping Plastic Surgery
Spring is in the air, and there is no better time to get in shape. The gyms are full and the winter pounds are being shed. While diet and exercise can tighten muscles and reduce fat, there are some problems that require direct intervention. Loose skin will not shrink with dieting. There is no exercise to fill deflated breasts, and disproportionate fat won’t sculpt itself. Dr. Mele will present the latest plastic surgery techniques designed to compliment your hard work.
The Newest Breast Implant Technology – Allergan 410′s
The show will also feature the newest Breast Implants available from Allergan. Allergan’s 410 Breast Implant is form-stable, shaped, textured and filled with the highest strength silicone gel available in an FDA approved Breast Implant. The implant has been available outside the United States for over a decade. FDA approval was obtained after the review of a seven-year premarket approval study. During the study, the 410 Silicone Breast Implants performed well. Perhaps most significantly, during the 7 years of the study, there was a 0% incidence of gel migration. The San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog has more information here: Allegan Natrelle 410 Breast Implants get FDA Approval.
Tummy Tucks and Mommy Makeovers
Breast Augmentation is just one of the body shaping techniques featured. Body contouring with Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) will also be reviewed. The Tummy Tuck can remove lower abdominal fat and stretch marks, tighten the abdominal muscles and firm up loose redundant abdominal skin. Crunches can strengthen the rectus abdominus muscles, but they cannot repair an over stretched muscle. After pregnancy, or after massive weight loss, the fascia (a tough layer that surrounds and supports the muscle) stretches out and cannot recoil. The result is a round lower belly, despite strong muscles. When associated with loose skin, this is the situation the Abdominoplasty was made for.
Body Work by Plastic Surgeon
If you want to learn more about what plastic surgery can do for your body, call Board Certified Bay Area Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Joseph Mele at (925) 943-6353. You can watch him on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 11:00 AM on KRON4′s Body Beautiful, or you can use the contact form on the left to learn about Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty), Mommy Makeovers or many more Body Shaping Procedures.
Answering your questions is one of my favorite parts of being on Body Beautiful. Since it is a live show, I never know what you’ll ask, but it gives me a chance to share a bit of what I have learned in over 15 years of my private practice of Plastic Surgery in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Walnut Creek, CA.
Breast Augmentation Video Presentation
Breast Enhancement was the theme for my recent appearance on the San Francisco Bay Area’s News Station, KRON4‘s Body Beautiful. Watch the Breast Implant Questions Video segment below for the latest information about Breast Augmentation and Breast Implants. Our caller, Sonia from Pacifica, asks good questions, and I supply her answers about Breast Lifts, Breast Augmentation, Mastopexy Augmentation (the combination of the two), and Breast Implants.
Breast Implant Video
The following Breast Augmentation Video is the last of four segments on Cosmetic Breast Enhancement Surgery. In this segment, the newest information is presented about Breast Augmentation including: updates about the procedure, breast implants like the new gummy bear breast implants, techniques, options, recovery and the importance of choosing an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your breast procedures. The (415) phone number shown in this video, was for viewers to call in with questions during the live show. If you have a question, please call my Walnut Creek Plastic Surgery office directly at (925) 943-6353. We are open weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm.
The Lastest in Breast Augmentation (with Breast Implants)
Reduction Mammoplasty – Breast Reduction Information
This Breast Enlargement Surgery Video includes answers to frequently asked questions and general information about:
Is a Breast Lift enough?
Can a Breast Implant be used during a Breast Lift?
What is the lifespan of a Breast Implant?
When do Breast Implants leak?
What is the leakage rate for Breast Implants?
What is a Breast Implant warranty?
Adding a Tummy Tuck, Is that a Mommy Makeover?
Who is qualified to perform Breast Augmentation?
What does it mean when my Plastic Surgeon is Board Certified?
Who gets Plastic Surgery more men or women?
What types of Plastic Surgery do men get?
More Breast Enhancement Information
The other video segments from my Body Beautiful appearance are available here:
The best information is obtained in person. If you are considering Cosmetic Breast Surgery, the most reliable way to clarify the specific options that will work for you is with a personal consultation. To schedule a Breast Reduction consultation in our San Francisco Bay Area, Walnut Creek Plastic Surgery Office, call (925) 943-6353, or use the contact form to the left.
Last week, I introduced the Tummy Tuck. This week, I discuss the Tummy Tuck in more detail including Mini Tummy Tucks, but that’s not all. A viewer asks about Liposuction of the thighs vs. a Thigh Lift, and Janelle asks about Arm Liposuction vs. and Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) and the very popular Mommy Makeover.
Tummy Tuck on San Francisco Bay Area Television
This is segment three of four from KRON4′s Body Beautiful. Janelle Marie and the San Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery audience have more questions. Links to previous segments are posted below. The (415) number that appears in this Tummy Tuck Video was provided for viewers to call in with their questions during the live show. If you are considering Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, Mommy Makeovers or another Cosmetic Plastic Surgery procedure, information is available here on the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog, and my other websites listed above on the left under “Useful Links“.
Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Video with Before and After Pictures
Liposuction Frequently Asked Questions
The first segment of this television show reviewed Liposuction. The second segment discussed Tummy Tucks and Lower Body Lifts. This video covers many of the frequently asked questions about variations of the Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) as well as the Arm Lift (Brachioplasty) and Thigh Lift. Topics covered in this Tummy Tuck Video include:
What is a Floating Belly Button Tummy Tuck?
What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
Can Liposuction enhance the results of a Mini Tummy Tuck?
Can I keep my belly button after a Tummy Tuck?
What is a Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty?
Who is usually a candidate for a Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty?
How long does a Tummy Tuck last?
What is a Mommy Makeover?
When is the best time for a Mommy Makeover?
Viewer Francisco from Oakland asks,”Can Liposuction help loose skin on the inner thigh?”
What is involved with a Thigh Lift?
Can Liposuction be performed on the upper arm?
What is the difference between Liposuction and an Arm Lift (Brachioplasty)?
Can Liposuction alone help loose arm skin?
What are some of the most common Plastic Surgery procedures for men?
If you have questions about Liposuction, Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation, Mommy Makeovers or other Cosmetic Plastic Surgery procedures, call our San Francisco Bay Area Plastic Surgery office or use the contact form on the left to ask your questions. If you are considering cosmetic plastic surgery, call (925) 943-6353, and we will help you take the next step with a personalized consultation appointment.
There are four segments to the Liposuction and Tummy Tuck Series as seen on KRON4′s Body Beautiful.
Recently, inquires about Mommy Makover procedures have been on the rise. Astute Bay Area consumers of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery are seeking the assistance of an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, like myself, Joseph A. Mele, MD, to repair the damage that pregnancy sometimes causes.
Mommy Makeover Before And After Pictures: Side-by-side before and after photos of Breast Augmentation combined with a Tummy Tuck.
What is a Mommy Makeover?
What is a Mommy Makeover? The Mommy Makeover takes care of the two areas of the female body that take the biggest hits with pregnancy: the breasts and the belly. Traditionally, Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants) is combined with Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), but other variations exist.
The Mommy Makeover before and after photos above show what can be achieved. After pregnancy, her breasts have lost volume, but are not saggy. The skin on the abdomen has become loose and the muscle behind it is lax, bowing forward due to stretching during pregnancy. In this case, Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants restores the lost breast volume, and a Tummy Tuck tightens the abdomen.
What Else Can a Mommy Makeover do?
Other procedures can be combined or substituted depending on your specific needs. When the the breast sag, a Breast Lift can be added. If there is sagging, but size of the breasts remains good, Breast Augmentation may not be needed. On the other hand, when the breasts remain too large, a Breast Reduction is performed.
For the abdomen, when only the lower abdomen is over stretched, a Mini Tummy Tuck may be sufficient for correction. In cases where the muscle remains flat, but a collection of fat develops, Liposuction can help improve the contours. Liposuction may also be used in combination with the Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck, to further improve the abdominal proportions.
Mommy Make Over Options
As you can see, there are many variations of Mommy Makeovers. What will work best for you depends on where the problems are, and the simplest, most predictable way available for improvement. To learn more about the Mommy Makeover, and to see what the procedure has to offer you, be certain to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, call our Walnut Creek, CA office at (925) 943-6353, to schedule an appointment today. Alternatively, you can use the contact form at the bottom of the left column.
Dr. Mele discusses Tumescent Liposuction (aka: Liposuction, Suction Assisted Lipectomy and Liposculpture) on the San Francisco Bay Area's News Station, KRON4.
Liposuction, specifically Tumescent Liposuction, remains the gold-standard in efficient, safe and predictable fat removal. It allows for the selective removal of fat from areas that are disproportionate in a way that weight loss cannot. While weight loss is indicated for obesity, liposuction is superior for the spot removal of localized collections of fat that stubbornly remain, even if you are near your ideal weight.
Mesotherapy Banned
France recently banned one of the largest “alternative” fat removal treatments because it posses a significant risk to the patient’s health. The law was far reaching, and included ALL non-surgical alternatives to liposuction. The French court found that the inclusion of some already approved methods was inconsistent with the spirit of the law, and consequently has issued an injunction pending narrowing of the law’s scope.
San Francisco Bay Area Liposuction Expert
Below is the first segment of four from an appearance on the San Francisco Bay Area News Station, KRON, Channel 4. The topic for discussion was Liposuction and Liposuction alternatives, both surgical and non-surgical. The (415) number on the video was for viewers to call in with questions during the live show. If you have questions, please call our Walnut Creek Liposuction Expert at (925) 943-6353, or use the contact form in the left column.
San Francisco Bay Area Liposuction Video
Tumescent Liposuction Topics Covered
Topics covered during the above San Francisco Bay Area Television appearance include:
The recent French Mesotherapy Ban
Problems associated with Mesotherapy
Inclusion of Some Approved Treatments in the French Mesotherapy Ban leads to the requirement for modification
Tumescent Liposuction
The ability of Tumescent Liposuction to selectively remove fat
Do lasers, ultrasound and radiofrequency dramatically improve the results of Tumescent Liposuction?
Additional Liposuction Videos
Additional Liposuction Videos from this appearance are available on the San Francisco Plastic Surgery Blog via the following links:
This is the third installment of three videos about tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) San Francisco. The original post is here just click: Common Questions About Tummy Tucks (Abdominoplasty). This video is from my recent appearance on KRON‘s Body Beautiful, with host Vicki Liviakis.
The 800 number on the video was for the live show, to contact my office for a consultation appointment, call (925) 943-6353.
This segment answers questions about:
How long is the recovery after a tummy tuck?
When can I lift my child?
What are the limitations on lifting after abdominoplasty?
When may I return to work after a tummy tuck?
Will a tummy tuck help low back pain?
Can a mini tummy tuck or liposuction substitute for a tummy tuck?
Do I need to wear special garments after surgery, and if so for how long?
More tummy tuck videos and general information on the abdominal rejuvination can be found on this blog by clicking on the Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) link under Categories (to the left), or click here to get to the abdominoplasty page on my main web site: DrMele.com.
If you are considering a tummy tuck, or any cosmetic plastic surgery, be certain your surgeon is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I am certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. You can check my, or any other physicians certification here: The American Board of Plastic Surgery.
