Tag: abdominoplasty
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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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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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Using Your Own Fat To Enhance Buttocks and Breasts Just Got Better
It is no secret that the use of fat to improve aesthetic results has been one of the fastest areas of growth in cosmetic surgery. And while fat seems to be an almost ideal material to use since it is your own tissue and most of us have a little extra that we would like…
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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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Blog Series, Part 3: Dr. Lund’s Fitness Routine
Skiing, rowing, biking–Dr. Lund preaches health and fitness to his patients, and he lives it as well. What activities do you do to stay fit? Dr. Lund: I try to go to the gym 4 to 5 times a week depending upon my work schedule. My workout starts with a thirty minute aerobic session during…
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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…
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Let’s talk about love this month…specifically, self love.
During the month of February, much is made about the concept of “loving yourself.” Whether it’s meant to take the focus off of romantic love, or it’s meant as a self-empowerment tool, our society has become increasingly aware of the benefits of self-care. However, the concept means different things to different people. Does it mean…
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How will the Affordable Care Act impact our cosmetic procedures?
On January 1, 2014, millions of Americans will have new health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. While our services at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery are cosmetic, and therefore not covered by insurance, our patients may still feel the effects on the healthcare industry. When patients come in to our office to schedule a breast…