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What is a Reverse Tummy Tuck?
In general, a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, addresses saggy or loose skin and, to some degree, fat in the belly area. A reverse tummy tuck (also called reverse abdominoplasty) is a body-contouring procedure that addresses concerns with the upper abdomen, usually above the belly button. With a traditional tummy tuck, excess skin is pulled downward;… Continue reading What is a Reverse Tummy Tuck?
What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
A mini tummy tuck (mini abdominoplasty) is a less invasive version of a traditional tummy tuck that removes excess skin and fat from below the belly button through a shorter, low abdominal incision, without repositioning the belly button or repairing upper abdominal muscles. A less invasive procedure than a full tummy tuck, the mini tummy… Continue reading What is a Mini Tummy Tuck?
What is an Extended Tummy Tuck?
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess skin and fat around the abdomen and may tighten separated abdominal muscles. For those who have had significant weight loss, surgery is a common consideration: research shows that as many as 75% of women and 68% of men after gastric bypass want body contouring. The extended abdominoplasty is… Continue reading What is an Extended Tummy Tuck?
How to Fix Diastasis Recti
To fix diastasis recti, most people start with targeted core rehabilitation and, if bulging, weakness, or excess skin persists, move on to surgical repair. This can include plication—a minimally invasive technique—or a tummy tuck for diastasis recti. Below, we walk through what diastasis recti is, why it happens, how it’s diagnosed, and how each treatment… Continue reading How to Fix Diastasis Recti
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