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Category: Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)


The Relation Between Sustained Weight Loss and a Tummy Tuck

Posted October 30, 2013

Weight gain is a common nemesis for many people in today’s society, and, let’s face it, sometimes dieting just can’t do the trick. A common remedy to get rid of excess belly fat is an abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a tummy tuck. Not only will this procedure trim the waist inches at a time, but […]

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When Should I Choose a Mini Tummy Tuck?

Posted September 18, 2013

A mini tummy tuck focuses on loose muscles, excess skin, and stubborn deposits of fat below the navel. With this procedure, Los Angeles tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole can address issues such as a “pooch,” that are common after weight loss and pregnancy, but may not respond to diet and exercise alone.

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What Plastic Surgery Procedures can be Combined in a Los Angeles Mommy Makeover?

Posted August 19, 2013

Pregnancy and nursing can change your body in ways that diet and exercise will never fully address. Physical postpartum changes can impact your clothing options, make daily activities less pleasurable, and even contribute to emotional duress, and these issues may even continue to present challenges well into the future. For these reasons and more, many women in Los Angeles look to the mommy makeover procedure for a full physical transformation.

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Am I a Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

Posted July 26, 2013

If you have loose, sagging skin, stretch marks, weakened abdominal muscles, and small amounts of stubborn fatty tissue in your midsection, you may be an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck. The best way to determine if this procedure is right for you is thorough a one-on-one consultation with Los Angeles tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole. During this consultation Dr. O’Toole can listen to your concerns, assess your frame, discuss your options, and help you determine if a tummy tuck is right for you.

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Benefits of a Tummy Tuck

Posted April 18, 2013

 

If you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck, there are many aesthetic benefits. In general, the benefit of a tummy tuck is that it removes sagging, excess skin and fat. Other benefits include:

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Post-Massive Weight Loss Plastic Surgery

Posted April 09, 2013

Plastic surgery following massive weight loss has become increasingly popular over the last few years. The achievement of losing a significant amount of weight through bariatric surgery or other means is definitely worth celebrating, but many find that their unwanted pounds are replaced by unwanted skin or fat deposits that are resistant to diet and […]

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Is your doctor telling the truth about obesity?

Posted January 26, 2012

The obesity epidemic in the United States continues to dominate headlines. A recent Los Angeles Times story raises the question whether or not you can trust your doctor to tell you the truth about your weight. According to the article a doctor who is overweight is less likely to counsel his own patients concerning their […]

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