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How Soon Can You Return to Work After a Tummy Tuck?

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If your belly is one of your most frustrating trouble zones, you’re not alone. When women face up to the dramatic changes made by pregnancy and childbirth, and men deal with weight fluctuations and loose skin, a diet and exercise regimen often falls short. That’s why board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Christopher Livingston offers abdominoplasty surgery,… READ MORE

When Can You Start Working Out After a Tummy Tuck?

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After tummy tuck surgery, you will need to rest and take time away from work and other activities to ensure proper healing and achieve optimal results. Once you decide to have this surgery to repair abdominal muscles and eliminate excess skin and fat, it’s essential to begin thinking about your next steps after abdominoplasty. Cosmetic… READ MORE

Taming Your Tummy after Weight Loss

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Losing weight doesn’t always mean the end of tummy troubles. For many people, loose, sagging skin remains after weight loss, keeping that flat stomach out of reach. Other patients have an endless struggle with stubborn fat pockets that stick around even after they’ve reached their goal weight. So, what can be done about this? Not… READ MORE

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Liposuction and Tummy Tuck? What are the Differences?

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Tummy tuck and liposuction are both considered body contouring procedures that target the upper and lower abdomen to create a flatter, smoother waistline; however, they address different issues. A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, focuses on issues caused by loose skin and weakened or damaged abdominal muscles that won’t or cannot, respond to… READ MORE

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Planning Your Tummy Tuck Surgery

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Living is hard work on your body. Pregnancy, stress at a new job, and spending all your energy chasing around and raising little people all impact just how much your body might change, especially around your midsection. For those who want to rejuvenate their bellies and repair some of the wear and tear caused by… READ MORE

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Planning Your Tummy Tuck Surgery

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Living is hard work on your body. Pregnancy, stress at a new job, and spending all your energy chasing around and raising little people all impact just how much your body might change, especially around your midsection. For those who want to rejuvenate their bellies and repair some of the wear and tear caused by… READ MORE

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How To Choose Between A Tummy Tuck And Liposuction

Posted in Cosmetic Procedures, Liposuction, Plastic Surgery, Tummy Tuck

From CoolSculpting to tummy tuck surgery, liposuction, SlimLipo, and more, there’s a dazzling array of different abdominal sculpting procedures to choose from today. While this is excellent in many ways, consumers are understandably confused when it comes to the limits and advantages of each of these procedures. To make your surgical selection process a little… READ MORE

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Am I A Good Candidate For A Tummy Tuck?

Posted in Plastic Surgery, Tummy Tuck

If you’re dreaming of a flat, taut stomach (and let’s face it—who isn’t?), then having a tummy tuck probably features prominently on your bucket list. Like all elective surgeries, however, there’s criteria to keep in mind regarding who is (and isn’t) a good candidate for the procedure. You’re probably a good candidate for tummy tuck… READ MORE