Category: Tummy Tuck

Posted March 09, 2021 in True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Can I Get Natural-Looking Tummy Tuck Results With a True Form Tummy Tuck®?

6 Minute Read: According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, tummy tuck surgery is the fourth most popular surgery in the United States. Tummy tuck surgery is designed to tighten abdominal muscles and remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen. However, not all tummy tucks are the same. Many traditional approaches to […]

Posted February 15, 2021 in True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

How Can TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY® Change Your Abdomen After Pregnancy?

3 Minute Read: While the emergence of a baby bump is the subject of many selfies and social media posts, the stubborn tummy pooch that often remains long after the baby’s debut gets a lot less love. To regain the sexy, toned abdomen of their pre-pregnancy days, many women try an assortment of strategies, including […]

Posted February 02, 2021 in True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

What Are the Benefits of a Drainless Tummy Tuck With TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY®?

3 Minute Read: One of the fears patients have with tummy tuck surgery is the need for drains. This fear is understandable since drains are uncomfortable and often need to be in for days or even weeks. Traditional body contouring methods use drains to remove excess fluid that builds up between the layer of repaired […]

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 […]

Posted April 15, 2020 in True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Tummy Tuck Pitfalls

The patient case studies below illustrate some of the most common aesthetic concerns that Dr. Patronella sees among women who consult with him for revision surgery to improve the unsatisfactory results they received from prior tummy tuck procedures or, in some cases, from laser liposuction, which was incorrectly recommended to improve loose abdominal skin. For […]

Posted November 19, 2019 in True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck, Uncategorized

Dr. Patronella’s Innovative No-Drain Tummy Tuck Technique Study Results: Why It’s Better

By Dr. Chris PatronellaOne of the fears patients have with tummy tuck surgery is the need for drains. And I can understand their fear. Drains are uncomfortable.Sometimes they’re in for a week to three weeks. But there is a better way. And that is to use progressive tension sutures to collapse that space where fluid […]

Posted November 06, 2019 in True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck, Uncategorized

What Is the Cost of Tummy Tuck Surgery

At the time of this post, November 2019, my starting price for the True Form Tummy Tuck is $10,800 — $11,800 and $11,800 – $12, 800 for an extended tummy tuck in major weight loss cases. Typically, costs are reduced when procedures are combined. This is a comprehensive fee that includes the surgeon’s and anesthesiologist’s […]

Posted February 12, 2019 in True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

Belly Button Beauty

While the belly button is a seemingly simple little feature on the body, you might be surprised to learn it’s one of the most important aspects of a well-done tummy tuck, according to plastic surgeon and tummy tuck specialist Dr. Chris Patronella. So important, in fact, that Dr. Patronella performs an eight-step method to meticulously recreate […]

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