Tag: 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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Complete Your Personal Transformation
So you’ve finally lost all the weight. Congratulations! It’s a lot of hard work to make such a significant life change. While slimming down can be very exciting, you might have also gained a lot of loose, hanging skin in the process. Don’t worry–you’re not alone. Excess skin is a common (and frustrating) result of…
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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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What You Need to Know Before a Mommy Makeover
Balancing motherhood with your own needs can be a challenge. Virtually every mom I meet puts her kids first without thinking twice. That’s understandable. But we all know that when you take care of yourself, you have more to give to those you love. A mommy makeover at our St. Louis plastic surgery center can…
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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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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…