Is Getting a Tummy Tuck Worth It? Here Are 3 Things to Consider April 6, 2021 Choosing to undergo plastic surgery isn’t a decision to take lightly. Many of my tummy tuck patients in Sacramento want to know if the procedure is worth the financial and emotional investment. A tummy tuck requires time, patience, and endurance—but the results are definitely worth waiting for. In this blog post, we’ll discuss 3 important … Read More
What Is Diastasis Recti? Can a Tummy Tuck Solve It? July 16, 2020 Some of the most frustrated patients I consult with are women who have what's informally called a "belly pooch." They've had children, and despite getting back to their pre-pregnancy weight through exercise and dieting, they can't rid themselves of the pudgy bellies. Some are even asked if they're pregnant again. When they come in to … Read More
What Happens to Your Bellybutton During a Tummy Tuck? June 3, 2020 Patients thinking about getting a tummy tuck at my Sacramento plastic surgery practice often picture themselves with flat stomachs wearing bikinis or maybe shorts with a crop top. Few consider what their bellybuttons are going to look like. Yet this often-overlooked element of tummy tuck procedures requires excellent technique to avoid ending up with a bellybutton that … Read More
5 Questions to Ask At Your Tummy Tuck Consultation March 18, 2020 Every plastic surgery journey begins with a one-on-one consultation. During this time, tummy tuck patients at my Sacramento and Roseville practices can ask any questions about the procedure. Unfortunately, some patients are unsure of what to say during this important discussion. They sometimes feel nervous and don’t know what to expect. By having a better idea of … Read More
How to Prepare for a Tummy Tuck: 4 Helpful Tips March 3, 2020 A tummy tuck can remove excess skin and create a toned, contoured midsection. But it’s also an intensive procedure with substantial recovery time. Because of this, many patients want to know how they can best prepare before surgery. To achieve the best possible tummy tuck results, Sacramento patients can do many helpful things to prepare themselves before … Read More
Working Out Won’t Always Give You That Pre-Baby Body May 1, 2019 When I consult with moms about tummy tuck procedures in my Sacramento office, they often ask me about the possibility of restoring their pre-baby bodies through diet and exercise alone. It’s a common question for women whose skin has stretched and loosened dramatically during pregnancy and not returned to its original shape. Many misconceptions exist … Read More
Tummy Tuck: Full or Mini—Which Is Right for You? September 1, 2018 Tummy tuck surgery is one of the most popular requests at my Sacramento plastic surgery practice. This body sculpting procedure helps slim, shape, and flatten the stomach when diet and exercise can't. My patients who choose tummy tuck surgery enjoy a younger-looking, trimmer waistline with fewer unwanted bumps and bulges. Why Get a Tummy Tuck? … Read More
4 Things to Know About Tummy Tucks October 3, 2017 Tummy tuck surgery, clinically known as abdominoplasty, is as common as facelift surgery in the U.S., but far fewer people are familiar with the procedure and its goals. Tummy tuck patients at my Sacramento and Granite Bay offices are among the most satisfied because of the dramatic changes the surgery can produce. In this post, … Read More
The Ideal Tummy Tuck Patient May 5, 2017 Thinking of a tummy tuck in Sacramento? Let's start with candidacy. As with all plastic surgery procedures, tummy tuck is a customized procedure that's about much more than simply flattening the abdomen. Every procedure is a little bit different—but every patient also has a few predictors of the most successful outcome. Nonsmoker Although this certainly … Read More
Tummy Tuck Complications (and How We Guard Against Them) April 4, 2017 No surgery comes completely free of risks---tummy tuck is certainly no exception. It's my job as a board-certified plastic surgeon to be open and honest with my tummy tuck patients in Sacramento and Granite Bay about all aspects of surgery, including the ones that may be a bit scary. I want my patients to have … Read More