Mini vs. Full Tummy Tuck: Key Differences Explained
After experiencing the effects of pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and the natural aging process on the body, the desire to regain a flatter, firmer abdomen is not uncommon. Abdominoplasty, more colloquially known as a tummy tuck, offers long-term reshaping of the abdominal profile by tightening loose, excess skin and repairing stretched internal muscles. That said, not all tummy tuck procedures are […]
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Can a Tummy Tuck Help Back Pain?
A tummy tuck is known for aesthetically reshaping the abdomen, allowing a sleeker and tighter contour through a combination of internal muscle repair and excess skin removal. While the benefits of a tummy tuck are certainly cosmetic, the procedure can also help enhance well-being and adjunctively improve health-related conditions caused by separated musculature. Reduced back pain, in particular, is one […]
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How to Get Rid of a Bulging Belly
A protruding, hanging, or bulging look in the abdomen can not only compromise confidence and interfere with the ability to achieve your fitness goals, but may also prevent you from finding a proper fit in clothing. The best approach to getting rid of a protruding belly often involves some combination of healthy lifestyle habits and aesthetic procedures designed to remove […]
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Can I Get Rid of Stretch Marks After a Tummy Tuck?
There is no perfect “one-size-fits-all” solution to removing stretch marks. Following pregnancy and/or weight gain, stretch marks on the abdomen can create a sagging or crepey skin texture — even after the tummy tuck procedure. Although Dr. Garlick strives to remove as much of a patient’s stretch marks below the naval (belly button) whenever their tummy tuck treatment plan allows […]
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