Category: Mommy Makeover

Posted October 18, 2023 in Ab Sculpting, Mini Tummy Tuck, Mommy Makeover, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Why Dr. Patronella is Considered One of the Best Tummy Tuck Surgeons

By Dr. Christopher Patronella I’m frequently asked what makes the True Form Tummy Tuck® that I do different or unique. Over 20 years ago, I began using a type of suture called a progressive tension suture technique during tummy tuck surgery. The reason for using this type of suture was to reduce the chance that […]

Posted October 06, 2023 in Mommy Makeover, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

How Soon Can You Have a Tummy Tuck After Giving Birth?

By Dr. Christopher Patronella This is a question that doesn’t have a single answer. Generally speaking, I like patients to wait a minimum of three months after giving birth before having a tummy tuck. But some women will require longer than this to lose all the weight that accumulated during pregnancy. Before doing mommy makeover […]

Posted May 26, 2023 in Mommy Makeover, Scar, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

The Tummy Tuck Belly Button: How Dr. Patronella Creates That Look Natural, Not Weird

An unnatural-looking belly button is a giveaway that you’ve had a tummy tuck. So it’s very important in a tummy tuck procedure to create a nice contour for the belly button. And this requires detailed attention. When performing the tummy tuck procedure, I strive to create a belly button which had these attractive characteristics: It […]

Posted May 25, 2023 in Body Contouring, Mommy Makeover, No Drain Tummy Tuck, Pregnancy, Uncategorized

What Happens If You Become Pregnant After Having a Tummy Tuck?

In consultations with women who are interested in improving their abdominal appearance, I ask every patient, “Are you done having children?” Because I really don’t want to do the tummy tuck until you’ve completed your childbearing years. If you do get pregnant after a tummy tuck—and this has happened with my patients, as well—there […]

Posted May 09, 2023 in Ab Sculpting, Body Contouring, Brazilian Butt Lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Revision, Brow Lift, Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift, Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Gynecomastia, Male Plastic Surgery, Mommy Makeover, No Drain Tummy Tuck, Post-Weight Loss Procedures, Scar, Skin Care, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Plastic Surgery Scars: How Dr. Patronella Makes Them Hard to See

By Dr. Christopher Patronella It’s really important after a procedure where an incision has been made on the body to do as much as you can to improve the appearance of that scar so that it becomes inconspicuous over time. I will always put scars in places where they are least visible—in natural folds or […]

Posted May 02, 2023 in Body Contouring, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, No Drain Tummy Tuck

How to Get Rid of a FUPA

By Sherri Roberts You might be surprised to know a fatty upper pubic area, sometimes called a FUPA, is one of the top reasons women seek out tummy tuck revision surgery with Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella. After undergoing their initial tummy tucks, they’re distressed to see a stark contrast between their taut abdomens […]

Posted April 05, 2023 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Revision, Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift, Mommy Makeover, Uncategorized

Internal Bra Benefits: How Dr. Patronella Uses Mesh for Breast Lifts and Implant Revision Surgery

By Sherri Roberts Marketing Director & Virtual Consultation Coordinator for Dr. Patronella His meticulous approach to creating exceptional results is a top reason Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella is widely considered one of the best plastic surgeons in Houston, Texas. The incorporation of an internal bra to reinforce soft tissues during breast lift and […]

Posted September 01, 2020 in Ab Sculpting, Body Contouring, Body Lift, Brazilian Butt Lift, Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Revision, Brow Lift, Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift, Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Fat Grafting, Gynecomastia, Liposuction, Male Plastic Surgery, Mommy Makeover, Non-Surgical Procedures, Plastic Surgeon, Scar, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck, Uncategorized

The Tummy Tuck Scar and Dr. Patronella’s TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® Scar Treatment

By Sherri Roberts sherri@acps.com Top Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella implements a multitiered strategy to achieving the best scar appearance possible from his TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® surgery and other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. It starts in the operating room with the incision and wound healing techniques he uses followed by postoperative products and possibly […]

Posted August 02, 2020 in Body Contouring, Body Lift, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck Surgery in Overweight and Large Weight Loss Patients

The best results with the True Form Tummy Tuck® (abdominoplasty surgery) are achieved with individuals who are at a good weight for their height. However, Dr. Patronella occasionally performs the procedure for patients who, though not at their ideal weight, have decided the benefits of having the procedure surpass any potential downsides. One of the […]

Posted July 23, 2020 in Body Contouring, Diastasis Recti, Mommy Makeover, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

From Modeling to Motherhood – Kelly Shares Her TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® Experience With Dr. Patronella: “I think my tummy looks better now than it did before kids!”

By Sherri Roberts “Just wanted to drop a quick “thank you” to Dr. P for making this twin Mom fit right in on South Beach. Thank you, Dr. P!!! Your passion, artistry, and expertise make all the difference! -Kelly We love receiving photos and notes from our patients which radiate their confidence and joy. Many […]

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