Tummy Tuck

What to know about Visceral Fat for a Tummy Tuck?

Patients often have questions about visceral fat. What is it and how does it impact their long term results after a tummy tuck. For every tummy tuck patient, Dr. Albright has some simple tests for patients to determine if visceral fat might be an issue. Check out the link to the YouTube video as well.

What is Rectus Diastasis?

What is Rectus Diastasis? This is your gap between your abdominal muscles. If your rectus muscles have become loosened and stretched, there is a limited ability for them to re-tighten as there is no muscle between the muscles. Without re-tightening often patients appear to have an abdominal pooch or protruding stomach. Often woman with multiple pregnancies have this issue. Typically during a tummy tuck procedure, permanent sutures to bring those edges of the rectus muscle back together to the midline and that will help re-contour your abdominal wall to restore your flat stomach. This is sometimes referred to as an internal corset.

5 Step Recovery Process for a Tummy Tuck

A quick break down of the different phases of recovery for a tummy tuck procedure.

Tummy Tuck Recovery Week by Week

A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty can be intimidating to many people as they do not know what to expect with recovery. With all the unknowns and social media stories, many women know they need a tummy tuck to meet their goals but are unsure exactly what is involved. Read the post for a week by week guide on what to expect!

Fleur Des Lis Tummy Tuck Versus Full Abdominoplasty

‍Significant weight loss is a huge accomplishment whether through diet and exercise or weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Although most people love the energy they have and ability to for more movement after weight loss, many feel very uncomfortable with their sagging skin. Just to wear a normal t-shirt can be a problem. Once that skin is stretched and loose, no amount of crunches or exercise will restore the skin to a "normal" taunt look. For many women with "normal" pregnancies a mini-tummy tuck or full abdominoplasty can be sufficient to yield the desired results. However, a traditional tummy tuck often will not allow the surgeon to take enough skin for massive weight loss patients (usually they have lost over 100 pounds). For the patients, Fleur-de-Lis Abdominoplasty is available to provide that smooth curvy figure patients desire.

5 Tips to Fix Diastasis Recti or a Stomach Pooch

The story is always very similar. After having children, women notice that no matter the fitness regime or diet they can not loose their stomach pooch. They try the stomach binders promising to fix it, physical therapy, or the latest 8 week exercise program with no significant improvement. This is because once the diastasis recti muscles are pushed or torn apart nothing besides surgery will repair this. One can strengthen the oblique ab muscles and your overall core but diastasis recti repair with a tummy tuck is commonly recommended.

Top 5 Considerations for Tummy Tuck with Liposuction

Some older plastic surgeons still recommend two staged surgeries: liposuction followed by a tummy tuck ~6 months later. In some cases due to health concerns with the patient, this might be recommend, but for most patients, there are several advantages to combining a tummy tuck and liposuction.

Tummy Tuck with Liposuction versus without Liposuction

Tummy tuck with liposuction is becoming very common. You may be wondering if you should add liposuction to your tummy tuck surgery? What about the recovery, cost, and results?

5 Tummy Tuck Myths

Are you interested in a tummy tuck but are not sure what is true or false? Read this article for common misconceptions about tummy tucks.

2020 Trends for Tummy Tuck- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Interested in whether tummy tuck is trending up or down? This blog article covers the latest trends on tummy tuck.

Top 11 Items for a Tummy Tuck Recovery Package

Are you looking for a care package for a loved one or friend for their tummy tuck recovery? Or is your tummy tuck surgery around the corner, and you want to be prepared? From speaking to our patients, here is a list of the top items everyone uses during recovery.

5 Tips for Diastasis and Tummy tuck

If you are wondering how you can treat Diastasis, then a tummy tuck is the best option for you. It helps you solve the problem permanently, giving you a slim and fit shape.

Aging Skin Fixed With Liposuction of Tummy Tuck?

If you want to reduce your excess skin as well as the fat deposits, then a tummy tuck with liposuction is is an ideal option for you. It will help you get a slim and fit shape.

Weight Loss Before Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck?

If your BMI is more than 30, your plastic surgeon may recommend weight loss before opting for liposuction or tummy tuck procedure. It is important for your safety and optimal results.

How to Prepare for your Tummy Tuck Procedure?

Tummy tuck procedure removes the excess skin on your belly to provide a smooth contoured look. Often it is combined with liposuction to create a curvy waist and backside. Board Certified Plastic Surgeons are qualified to perform the procedure.

What is an Umbilical Hernia, and is it a Problem?

Many patients have a small umbilical hernia after having multiple children and ask about treatment before a tummy tuck. This blog article explains an umbilical hernia and the different treatment options.

Mini-Tummy Tuck: What Do You Need To Know?

Mini tummy tuck is a procedure that helps you contour the smaller part of your abdomen under your belly button.

What Will Your Belly Button Look Like After A Tummy Tuck (with Pictures)

Often patients specifically ask about how the belly button will look after a tummy tuck surgery. In this article, we show before and after photos and talk about what is involved in the surgery.

11 Must-Knows for a Tummy Tuck

Let’s Get Real - After pregnancy for many women, it does not matter how much weight they lose, the right ab exercise, or the miracle skin tightening cream their stomach does not bounce back. The skin has been damaged and only removal through a tummy tuck will restore your youthful curves.

What to Look at in Tummy Tuck Before and After Photos

Before and after photos can be overwhelming. Here is a quick guide on what to look for in tummy tuck before and after photos from a plastic surgeon.

7 Tips for Tummy Tuck Recovery Time

To ensure a successful tummy tuck result, we compiled a list of the top 7 recovery tips from our patients. Enjoy!

Tummy Tuck Scars Over Time with Pictures

One of the number one concerns for our patients, is the tummy tuck scar. As a woman having my third child, I am worried about this as well so I did some research. Basically if you have had a c-section this is a good indication of how a scar will heal and look with time (you can also ask a friend how had a c-section or tummy tuck). Plastic Surgeons typically hide the scar to be easily hidden by typically underwear / two piece bathing suits. I included before and after photos over time so you can see for yourself!

5 Things to Know About a Tummy Tuck

These are the most commonly asked questions and benefits of a tummy tuck procedure.

Top 5 Tummy Tuck Risks

With a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, the risks of a tummy tuck may be minimized. You should have frequent check ups with your plastic surgeon to ensure proper healing and no infections.

5 Must Knows Before a Tummy Tuck

A few must-knows before you get a tummy tuck.

Top Ten List for Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

10 simple things to consider if you are contemplating a tummy tuck (9 may surprise you).

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) 101

Patients love their new hour glass figure after a tummy tuck. Learn the basics here to get your started on your journey!

So you want a tummy tuck...now what?

When you have a big goal sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. These are some simple steps to help you get started with a tummy tuck!

How to Choose a Tummy Tuck Plastic Surgeon

How to pick the right plastic surgeon for your tummy tuck. Checklist included!

What is a Tummy Tuck?

For women with loose, damaged skin on the belly, whether it is from multiple pregnancies or weight loss, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) may be the best way to get a more youthful and attractive stomach. For these women, there really is no “minimally invasive” or non-surgical substitute for a tummy tuck. Women rave about ‘getting their bodies back’ and being able to wear ‘regular’ clothes or even a two-piece swimsuit again with confidence!