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Case Studies

  • When Can I Lift Weights After Liposuction? Answering Top Liposuction Questions

    If you’re considering liposuction, you likely have questions. Below, I’ll answer top patient questions about the postoperative period of this popular procedure, from “When can I lift weights after liposuction?” to other recovery considerations. 1. What Is the Typical Liposuction Recovery Time? Your recovery instructions and timeline will vary greatly depending on the areas treated…

  • Tummy Tuck Before and After Photos: 5 Things To Look For

    A tummy tuck promises a flatter stomach, tighter skin, and shapelier body contours. But before taking the plunge, it’s essential to choose your plastic surgeon carefully. One way to determine who is the best fit for you is by reviewing their tummy tuck before and after photos. To help guide your search, we’ve compiled a…

  • Can You Get a Better Belly Button After Tummy Tuck?

      Tummy tuck surgery has an extremely high rate of satisfaction—a RealSelf “Worth It” rating of 95%. After this transformative surgery, patients enjoy smooth abdominal skin, a flat belly, and a slimmer waist. But did you know that a tummy tuck can reshape your belly button? One of the main perks of a tummy tuck…

  • Answers to Your Top Mommy Makeover Questions

    Since Mommy Makeovers can be so different for each patient, we find people have a lot of questions about this combination procedure. Read on to get answers to your Mommy Makeover FAQs. What is a Mommy Makeover? A Mommy Makeover is designed for moms who want to restore multiple areas of their bodies after having…

  • Are You a Good Candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck?

    If you are a man or woman desiring a flat, toned midsection but don’t want to commit to a full tummy tuck, you are in luck! A mini tummy tuck works for individuals who have excess fat deposits and saggy skin below the bellybutton due to sudden weight loss or pregnancy aftereffects. While a mini…

  • What Procedures Make Up a Mommy Makeover? The 5 Most Popular Options

    What does a mommy makeover include? It’s a question I hear often from Richmond women interested in a mommy makeover. This all-in-one procedure is famous for providing many of the corrections women desire after pregnancy or other major body changes. But what actually happens to your body during the procedure? Mommy makeovers are highly customizable…

  • 5 Questions to Ask at Your Tummy Tuck Consultation

    The consultation is a huge part of the tummy tuck experience for both the patient and the plastic surgeon. At my practice near Richmond, VA, consultations give me the opportunity to share my recommendations and answer any questions you may have about the exciting steps ahead. Asking the right questions is a great way to…

  • That Weight Loss “Miracle” Remedy May Actually Be a Tummy Tuck

    You’ve most likely seen it for yourself: Ads appearing all over social media for “miracle” detox teas or weight-loss medications accompanied by jaw-dropping before-and-after photos. These advertisers would have you believe their products can create dramatically slimmer stomachs overnight, but there’s likely a different story behind those transformation photos. Those results may really have come…

  • Exercising During Tummy Tuck Recovery

    Patients who choose tummy tuck surgery at our Richmond, VA, area practice often can’t wait to return to their daily activities and start enjoying life with their new shape. For many, the confidence-boosting procedure provides the motivation to continue working on their health with exercise, so the idea of hitting the gym ASAP is an…

  • Dad Bod? Pair Liposuction With a Tummy Tuck

    Rocking a “dad bod” these days? You’re not alone. Many men struggle with concerns about their bodies as they age, and it’s something I treat with plastic surgery on a regular basis. If you’re looking for medical help shaping up your dad bod, you may want to consider liposuction paired with a tummy tuck at…

  • Drains After a Tummy Tuck: What You Need to Know During Recovery

    For men and women who want a flatter, firmer stomach, a tummy tuck is an excellent option, especially considering this popular procedure has a 95% “worth it” rating on RealSelf. At my practice in Richmond, VA, I perform tummy tuck surgery to remove excess skin and fat around the waistline and create a slim, taut…

  • The Close Relationship Between Tummy Tuck and Pregnancy

    Tummy tuck is the cosmetic procedure most requested by women who have had children. That’s because the abdomen is typically the area of the body that’s most affected by pregnancy, leaving behind an excess of loose skin and weakened muscles. These issues, which diet and exercise can’t typically remedy, can be reduced with tummy tuck surgery.…

  • What is a Mommy Makeover?

    Let’s face it: Body + Baby = Big Changes. Loss of breast volume, sagging breasts, stretch marks, loose skin, stubborn fat and cellulite all come with the new mom territory. While you wouldn’t trade your children for the world, that doesn’t mean you can’t miss your old body. A Mommy Makeover helps women to restore…