Abdominoplasty
Plastic surgery and skin care to help you look and feel your best
What is lipoabdominoplasty? Lipoabdominoplasty is an advanced plastic surgery procedure that combines liposuction with the tummy tuck procedure. It was introduced several years ago by Brazilian plastic surgeon, Dr. Osvaldo Saldanha. Combining liposuction and abdominoplasty is done so that excess areas of fat and skin may be removed at the same time the abdominal muscles are tightened. This is a […]
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the United States. This procedure can be done as a standalone surgery or performed alongside liposuction and/or breast augmentation for a mommy makeover. A tummy tuck can get rid of excess, sagging skin and unwanted fat, but our patients often worry about the […]
Pregnancy takes a large toll on your body and can leave you with loose skin, excess fat and sagging or uneven breasts. Women often struggle with low self-esteem and body image issues after giving birth. A mommy makeover is a great way to regain your pre-pregnancy body through a series of plastic surgery procedures done all at […]
Weight gain and loss, age or pregnancy can all leave you with troublesome areas that diet and exercise can’t correct. Many men and women struggle with excess fat or skin tissue and look to liposuction or a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) to get rid of their unwanted fat or skin, but which is the better option? The answer […]
Childbirth is one of the most amazing experiences a woman can go through, but your body may go through some changes in order to give life. Many mothers are choosing to have a mommy makeover to regain their pre-pregnancy physique. How soon is too soon for plastic surgery? The answer is ultimately up to your body. Our […]
There are a number of factors which will determine how long your recovery will be after abdominoplasty. These include your general health at the time of surgery, the extensiveness of your abdominoplasty, and how well you follow Dr. Angelchik’s post-operative instructions. In general, it is common for your recovery to take anywhere from two to four […]
An abdominoplasty can be a valuable procedure for patients who have loose skin above the navel after pregnancy or significant weight loss. Often, over-relaxed or stretched abdominal muscles contribute to the skin’s loose appearance. This is especially common after multiple pregnancies. During a tummy tuck, your excess skin will be removed, and the connective tissue that covers […]
An article written by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) describes the rapid growth in popularity of cosmetic surgery procedures known collectively as “Mommy Makeovers”. This article says that statistics show an 11% rise in mommy makeovers between 2005 and 2006–more than five times the increase of all cosmetic surgery procedures. Mommy makeover procedures generally include breast […]
Body contouring includes a group of several procedures to reshape the abdomen, breasts, upper arms, thighs, buttocks and hips. These procedures are intended to remove fat and excess skin caused by rapid weight loss, pregnancy, loss of skin elasticity, or aging. Mini-abdominoplasty, a modification of the full abdominoplasty is one of these body contouring procedures. Mini-abdominoplasty is more commonly […]
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