Liposuction versus Tummy Tuck Surgery

Should you choose Liposuction or a “Tummy Tuck”? A lot will depend on the condition of your muscles and skin. If you have loose abdominal skin, you should probably avoid liposuction. Your skin may not improve with the procedure, in fact, for some, it can become worse. In my NJ plastic surgery center, I see [...]

What are the Risks Associated with Mastopexy Surgery?

In the age of ‘mommy makeovers’, breast lift surgery, or mastopexy , has become an increasingly popular option for post-baby body comebacks. A mastopexy raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening and repositioning the surrounding tissue to create a more youthful and pleasing breast contour. A breast lift can also reduce [...]

What are the Risks Involved With Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Any surgery carries an element of risk, and the same applies for tummy tuck surgery.  Although serious complications from tummy tuck surgery are not common, any plastic surgeon would be remiss to say that there were NO risks. There are different types of tummy tucks surgery procedures, most commonly are full and mini tummy tucks. [...]

Is it Safe to Get Pregnant After Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Following tummy tuck surgery, it is completely safe to become pregnant.  Many women have pregnancies after an abdominoplasty, however, some of work on tightening the muscles and flattening of the abdomen area may be undone by the pregnancy.  The procedure could be repeated post-pregnancy, but most women do not want to go through the entire [...]

Is Tummy Tuck Surgery Right For You?

Tummy tuck surgery is a popular option for both men and women who have excess skin around the abdomen that can’t be affected by diet and exercise.  Most likely, this type of excess skin results from large-scale weight loss, or for women, after multiple pregnancies.  Results can often be life changing and most patients are [...]

What is the Difference Between a Full and Mini Tummy Tuck?

A full abdominoplasty is where there is a hip-to-hip incision and a lot of skin is removed. A mini-abdominoplasty is performed through your c-section scar and only a little or no skin is removed but the abdominal wall muscles are tightened. There is a difference in price of about $2000 to $4000 with a full [...]

How Long Does it Take to Recover From Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Recovering from tummy tuck surgery takes time and patience.  Tummy tuck surgery, especially full tummy tuck surgery, is serious surgery.  The abdominal muscles need time to heal without being used for extended periods of time.  It may sound simple, but you’ve probably never realized how often you use your abdominal muscles during every day activities. [...]

Are There Alternatives to Liposuction?

Many patients often ask if there are any alternatives to liposuction for the removal of fat deposits.  A more desirable solution for fat loss would be a non-surgical procedure that excludes the use of anesthesia, surgical risks and extensive recovery. Fortunately, liposuction has come a long way over the years, and The Lombardi Plastic Surgery [...]

What is a Tummy Tuck?

What is a tummy tuck? Also known as abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin, and in most cases restores weakened or separated muscles creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. A tummy tuck is beneficial for those who have experienced massive weight loss, or for women who have lost the [...]

Revision Liposuction

Revision liposuction or corrective liposuction can help restore the results from a previous liposuction surgery that was perhaps performed incorrectly.  During revision liposuction, one of several techniques may be used to correct a specific problem.  Conditions that may lead a patient to consider revision liposuction surgery include: Inconsistency In the case of inconsistency, a surgeon [...]

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