Tummy tuck surgery, or abdominoplasty, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the United States. Most patients undergo tummy tucks after dramatic weight loss or pregnancies, to get rid of excess skin and repair stretched abdominal muscles. Below, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Sanders provides tips on how to heal faster after tummy… Continue reading
Category: Tummy Tuck
The Medical Benefits of a Tummy Tuck
Often performed in conjunction with other surgeries as part of a “mommy makeover,” abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck surgery, can be far more than just a cosmetic procedure. Abdominoplasty has been shown to correct common postpartum issues and improve patients’ quality of life after childbirth. In this blog post, Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. George Sanders… Continue reading
Pre-Wedding Plastic Surgery Options
The concept of brides-to-be going to great lengths to look good on their wedding day is nothing new. However, in recent years many women (and men) have turned to a new strategy to achieve their dream wedding look: plastic surgery. Dr. George Sanders offers a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments for both women and… Continue reading
Timing Tummy Tuck after a C-Section
Tummy tuck is an appealing option to mothers that have cesarean sections and are disappointed by a flabby, saggy abdominal profile. To be both safe and successful, all plastic surgery procedures — including tummy tuck — require proper timing. Every patient is unique and has her own set of circumstances, all of which Dr. George… Continue reading
Benefits of Combining Tummy Tuck with Breast Augmentation
Two plastic surgery procedures often combined into one operation are breast augmentation and tummy tuck. This combination is sometimes referred to as a “mommy makeover.” Here, esteemed Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon Dr. George Sanders discusses the advantages to combining breast augmentation and tummy tuck into a single operation.
Signs of a Great Tummy Tuck
Do you want the flatter, firmer stomach a tummy tuck provides, but without the telltale signs of surgery? Your choice in plastic surgeon matters. With Dr. George Sanders, a board certified plastic surgeon in Los Angeles, you can rest assured you are in great hands. He is one of the Los Angeles area’s leading tummy… Continue reading
6 Quick Tips to Beat Belly Bloat
Belly bloat can throw off your entire day and put a damper on a trip to the beach or pool. If you’re losing the bloating battle, some simple changes to your lifestyle can help. Here are a few suggestions from Los Angeles plastic surgeon George Sanders.
Can Tummy Tuck Improve a “Thick Waist?”
Are you tired of concealing your waistline beneath baggy clothing because it is thicker than you’d like? Have diet and exercise failed to give you the beautiful curves you desire? If you would like to spend 2017 showing off a slender waistline, plastic surgery with Dr. George Sanders can help. The question is, which procedure(s)… Continue reading
CAN URINARY INCONTINENCE BE MADE BETTER WITH A TUMMY TUCK?
Urinary incontinence – the loss of bladder control – is a common problem among women, affecting up to 15% of women in this country. The two most common types are urge incontinence – often referred to as an overactive bladder – and stress urinary incontinence or SUI. SUI is the loss of small amounts of urine associated… Continue reading
TUMMY TUCKS – TO DRAIN OR NOT TO DRAIN, THAT IS THE QUESTION!
Whenever I talk to patients about tummy tucks, the issue of drains always comes up. Patients hate drains, especially when they are coming out of the sensitive pubic area or around the incision line that is always tender after surgery. Are they absolutely necessary? Drains are used for two reasons: • One is to drain… Continue reading