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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 December 12, 2019 in Uncategorized

How Much Is a TRUE FORM ABDOMINOPLASTY®?

Tummy tuck surgery is often accompanied by some contouring such as liposuction in the waist. Or it may not be. The range of price can be anywhere from $8,000 to $15,000 depending upon what exactly we’re doing, the type of tummy tuck procedure we’re doing, whether or not there is accompanying body contouring which could […]

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 August 12, 2019 in Uncategorized

Allergan Recalls Biocell Textured Breast Implants

By Dr. Chris Patronella On July 24, 2019, Allergan voluntarily recalled their BIOCELL textured breast Implants because of a rare link to a form of cancer known as breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). An implant type rarely used in my practice, for the past 30 years to date I’ve never seen this reported […]

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 […]

Posted July 18, 2018 in Tummy Tuck

5 Reasons Men Might Need a Tummy Tuck

While the majority of tummy tuck recipients are women, some men are good candidates for the procedure as well. In addition to improving the toll that pregnancy can leave behind on the abdomen, a tummy tuck can also correct issues caused by weight loss, which affect men and women alike. Men might need a tummy […]

Posted June 13, 2018 in True Form Tummy Tuck®

How to Maintain Your Tummy Tuck Results

Tummy tuck surgery can successfully contour, enhance, and sculpt the appearance of your abdomen after age, pregnancy, weight gain, and/or weight loss have left their distinct marks. The results Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Chris Patronella achieves through his True Form Tummy Tuck® method typically are long-lasting if you maintain your weight, a nutrition-rich diet, and […]

Posted May 15, 2018 in Breast Lift

How Can a Breast Lift With Implants Makeover Your Figure?

After pregnancy, weight loss, or the natural effects of gravity, many women experience the downward, sagging progression of their breasts. This sagging is often accompanied by a significant volume loss, turning breasts that used to be full and perky into ones that appear deflated. While breast lift surgery can return breasts to a higher position […]

Posted April 28, 2018 in Post-Weight Loss Procedures

Perfect Plastic Surgery Procedures for Patients Post-Weight Loss

For patients who have lost a substantial amount of weight, the excess skin that remains can often become bothersome and emotionally taxing. Losing any amount of weight can be one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself since you are improving your body’s health while also gaining confidence in your body’s aesthetic. […]

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