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Could a Mini Tummy Tuck for Loose Skin Be Right for You?

The skin that covers the abdominal area can get loose and sag for several reasons. Unfortunately, this can alter how clothing fits and possibly interfere with your self-confidence or how you feel about your appearance. A mini tummy tuck for loose skin may be an option. This less extensive version of a tummy tuck can…

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How Long Does It Take for Tummy Tuck Scars to Heal?

Tummy tucks are extremely popular—and for good reason. They provide instant results that are noticeable and can take years (and pounds) off of a person’s appearance. Inevitably, scarring happens with a tummy tuck, but knowing how long it will take them to heal is an important part of deciding whether a tummy tuck is right…

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How Does a Tummy Tuck Work?

Plastic surgeon touching woman's stomach

Abdominoplasties, better known as “tummy tucks,” provide a way of achieving a shapelier physique when a combination of exercise and healthy eating are unable to accomplish the desired results. For many patients, weight loss and pregnancy often yield unwanted excess skin, stretch marks and persistent fat. Abdominoplasty will tighten up lax abdominal muscles and improve…

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Can I Get a Tummy Tuck After a C-Section?

After having a baby, a mother’s life and heart are both full. For some mothers, the natural bodily changes that occur after pregnancy can be difficult. For women who experience persistent, excess abdominal skin following pregnancy, tummy tucks are a popular procedure to help tighten abdominal muscles and improve overall contours of the body.  Mothers…

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Combining a Tummy Tuck and Brazilian Buttocks Lift

Tummy tucks and the Brazilian Buttocks Lift (BBL) are among our most popular procedures performed at Schaffer Plastic Surgery, and for good reason. They create impressive results individually, but dramatic results when combined. These procedures are commonly included in our Mommy Makeover packages for women who are experiencing difficulties regaining their pre-pregnancy bodies. Whether you…

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