December 29th, 2008 Dr. Decherd
Sometimes people think that tummy tucks are only for people who have a few extra pounds. This is not true. Many women who have had children have loose, stretched out skin that can be improved with a tummy tuck.
The following patient I just saw back and is 6 weeks out from a breast augmentation and a tummy tuck (which as a combination is sometimes called a mommy makeover). She is very slender to start, but has some loose skin that is improved with surgery. The scars are low enough in her to be hidden by normal underwear. The breasts will normally settle a little more over time.
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December 2nd, 2008 Dr. Decherd
I have learned how to insert a tummy tuck before and after photo into the blog! Here is a tummy tuck surgery I preformed in San Antonio who is now six weeks out. I think she is headed for a nice result! You can see more abdominoplasty before and after photos at my website www.drdecherd.com.
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December 1st, 2008 Dr. Decherd
Many times people want to have more than one procedure done at one time. While this is understandable and often achievable, we have to act cautiously.
One thing that we think about is total operative time. Obviously if you have more procedures done it will take longer than having less procedures done. So we have to draw the line somewhere at how much is too much.
Another consideration is recovery. We do not want to work on body systems that are needed for recovery of another area. For example, after a tummy tuck it is helpful to have full use of your arms and legs to take up the slack while your tummy is recovering, so I typically do not perform thigh lifts or brachioplasties with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
So for people who want more than one procedure, we have to see them and work out a plan that seems reasonable for them. Common combinations include breast augmentation with abdominoplasty, breast augmentation with rhinoplasty, breast lift with abdominoplasty, and a whole variety of facial procedure combinations to include lower face, blepharoplasties and browlift.
And every person is different, and so that is why a they need to be seen to work out a plan that is right for them!
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