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What Is a Mini Tummy Tuck and, Are You a Candidate?

Posted October 12, 2023 in Mini Tummy Tuck, No Drain Tummy Tuck

By Dr. Chris Patronella A mini tummy tuck is often defined by an incision that matches or is very similar to a previous C-section scar. It’s really too short of an incision to remove any kind of skin looseness. But it can be used to repair an isolated, simple separation of the lower, abdominal muscles. […]

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

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

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 […]

The Key to Creating Natural-Looking Facelift and Eyelid Lift Results

Posted October 04, 2023 in Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation

By Dr. Christopher Patronella The most common concern from both women and men who are interested in facial rejuvenation is looking unnatural. That is what almost every patient will say when I meet them for the first time. It’s very important to me to transmit the information that my goal is not to make anyone […]

How to Maintain Tummy Tuck Results

Posted September 11, 2023 in Plastic Surgery Advice, True Form Body Contouring®, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck, Uncategorized

By Dr. Chris Patronella While tummy tuck surgery can make a dramatic change in the appearance of the abdomen, healthy lifestyle habits are essential to maintain this new look. Weight Maintenance Any excess weight that is gained will inevitably occur internally, creating a greater quantity of visceral fat. This fat makes the abdomen project more, […]

The Tummy Tuck Consultation: 4 Important Questions to Ask

Posted August 31, 2023 in Body Contouring, No Drain Tummy Tuck, Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery Advice, True Form Tummy Tuck®, Tummy Tuck

By Dr. Christopher Patronella When someone is seeking a tummy tuck, there are a number of questions that are really beneficial to ask your surgeon. This will give you more information about the procedure, how the surgeon performs it, and how it will affect you and the appearance of your abdomen. 1. Does the […]