Posted March 22, 2012
A tummy tuck is major surgery that involves numerous components to achieve high-quality aesthetic results and the safest possible outcome for the patient. These elements will be reflected in the price you pay, so be wary of using cost as the sole criterion that influences your decision. A reputable, skilled plastic surgeon will not cut […]
Read MorePosted February 02, 2012
These before and after photos of a revision tummy tuck patient clearly illustrate some of the most common pitfalls I see with tummy tuck results and the more natural-looking results produced by the True Form Tummy Tuck™ procedure. This woman came to me for revision surgery because she was unhappy with the tummy tuck results she had […]
Read MorePosted January 18, 2012
Following pregnancy or moderate weight gain followed by weight loss, it is very common to have loose abdominal skin. Though the skin’s elasticity helps it to “snap” back into place—the degree of which is influenced by one’s genetics, age, and the extent and duration of the stretching that takes place—excessive stretching of the skin greatly […]
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By Dr. Chris Patronella About 15 to 20 years ago, a trend began for disproportionately large buttocks. In the video, you can see a photo featured in the New York Post of a woman who experienced regret after having the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) done. I want to compare that to what I consider to […]
Learn MorePlastic Surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella One reason why I don’t favor mini tummy tuck surgery in most of the women I see who desire improvement of the abdomen after childbirth is this the lower abdomen can be flattened, but it would disproportionally affect the unpaired upper abdomen by leaving a bulge in the upper abdomen, […]
Learn MoreBy Dr. Chris Patronella Women make a tremendous sacrifice when they have children—a sacrifice that involves their body and their time. And oftentimes, after having children, the body isn’t the way it used to be. It can be very disheartening for a women to know what they had before and to see what they see […]
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