Category: Tummy Tuck
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Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction: How to Choose What’s Right for You
Sometimes curves and trouble spots can’t be fixed with diet and exercise, but body contouring procedures can help by slimming and toning the body. Liposuction and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) surgery are two of the most popular options among our St. Louis patients because they remove unwanted fat and saggy, excess tissue. Both liposuction and tummy…
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3 Unexpected Benefits of Post-Weight Loss Surgery
Losing a significant amount of weight is no easy task. If you have finally reached your personal goal weight, you should take a moment to celebrate. Despite this significant accomplishment, unfortunately, you may discover that you’re self-confidence isn’t what you thought it would be because of large amounts of loose, hanging skin. Patients seeking surgery…
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Your Ultimate Tummy Tuck Recovery Checklist
If you are considering a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) in St. Louis, you may be wondering what you can expect from the recovery process. Many patients are interested in learning how long healing will take, what kind of discomfort and pain management they will be dealing with, and how they can best prepare their minds, bodies,…
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Why Timing Matters for a Post-Pregnancy Tummy Tuck
Pregnancy takes a physical toll on women’s bodies, which can leave some moms self-conscious about things they used to be more comfortable with, like wearing revealing clothes or even getting undressed in front of their spouses. Excess abdominal skin or “belly pooches” caused by pregnancy can be removed with a tummy tuck at St. Louis…
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Postpartum Belly Bulge? Tummy Tuck Can Help.
It’s been months (or years) since you had a baby. But looking in the mirror, you wouldn’t blame a stranger if they asked about your due date despite the fact that you’re hitting the gym several days a week and watching what you eat. You may have a condition called diastasis recti, colloquially called…
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Dear Abby-Believe It or Not
I rarely, if ever read the advice column, Dear Abby. Seems like it’s been around since my grandparents’ days. This weekend however, I did read it and for those considering cosmetic surgery abroad, they should read it too. Titled “Surgery abroad goes wrong with infection”, the letter writer details her long and difficult saga of…
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Dr. Lund re-elected to prestigious ASAPS Board of Directors
At its most recent meeting held in Montreal, Canada, the members of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reelected Dr. Herluf Lund to its Board of Directors. This will Dr. Lund’s second three-year term on the Board and he will assume the Chairmanship of the Finance and Investment Committee and the Administration Commission.…
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Who actually has plastic surgery? It’s not always who you think
Every day, our Facebook news feeds are bombarded with images of people who have taken plastic surgery too far. From the outlandish Kim Kardashian, to the tight-lipped Renee Zellweger, to the people who want to look like real-life Barbie dolls, the message is clear and often negative: Plastic surgery makes you look unlike yourself. But the reality of plastic…
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Summer Blog Series, Part 2: Exercise Q & A with Dr. Christian Prada
In our last blog, we featured Dr. Huffaker, and how he stays fit. This time, we talk with Dr. Christian Prada, who stays fit by having fun…with a combination of activities that typically involve his children and his dog. What is your favorite type of exercise to stay healthy? Dr. Prada: Running, weight training, playing soccer/lacrosse/tennis with…