Blog Category - Tummy Tuck

Dec

How a Tummy Tuck Fixes Loose Skin After Weight Loss

Losing a significant amount of weight, whether through lifestyle changes, bariatric surgery, or newer GLP-1 medications, is a difficult challenge and a life-changing accomplishment. But for many, the journey doesn't end when the numbers on the scale go down. Loose skin afte...

Dec

The Facts About Tummy Tuck For Diastasis Recti

Many women yearn for the flat, toned stomach they had before pregnancy and childbirth. But, separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) often result in a protruding belly, leaving you feeling frustrated and self-conscious during swimsuit season and beyond. Don't despair! ...

Dec

Is a Mini Tummy Tuck Ever Worth It? (Updated 2023)

If you're looking into a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), you’ve likely come across the mini tummy tuck, a less intensive variation of the procedure, but a mini tummy tuck can come with regrets. The surgery is intriguing to many people because it requires less recovery ti...

Dec

How Much Is a Mommy Makeover? Factors Affecting Its Cost

Nearly every person considering cosmetic plastic surgery asks about the cost early in their journey. The answer can be relatively straightforward for some procedures—although each patient's unique circumstances will affect the price. However, the cost of a mommy makeo...

Dec

Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck: Making the Right Choice for You

Are you struggling with stubborn fat deposits or sagging skin that won't go away, despite your best efforts with diet and exercise? Maybe you’ve gone through childbirth or experienced significant weight loss, and you’re left with loose abdominal skin or weakened...

Dec

How To Sleep After a Tummy Tuck: Tips for Getting Good Rest After Surgery

If you are contemplating a tummy tuck, you probably have several questions about what it’s like to recover from tummy tuck surgery. Most people, for example, want to know how to sleep after a tummy tuck without straining their incisions. Fortunately, there are many ways to comfor...

Dec

Your Tummy Tuck Recovery Timeline

A tummy tuck for our Louisville and Lexington, KY-area patients is one of the most effective ways to transform your body by removing saggy skin and unwanted fat. However, the procedure is extensive and requires a longer recovery than most other cosmetic surgeries. Even though rec...

Dec

How Weight Gain Affects Tummy Tuck Results

A tummy tuck in Louisville, KY at CaloAesthetics, our plastic surgery center can be a transformative procedure, but excessive weight gain can minimize the longevity of your results. Many men and women worry that major lifestyle changes could impact their plastic surgery investmen...

Dec

Plastic Surgery: Your Best Ally for Keeping That New Year’s Resolution

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to get back into shape? Many men and women want to look their very best for 2022. For some people, their goal may be to fit into a wedding dress or suit, while others may want to improve their overall health. However, sticking to your goals th...

Dec

Time for a Tummy Tuck? Read This First

Among the plastic surgery patients at our Louisville and Lexington, KY, practice locations, women and men who get tummy tucks are often the most satisfied after their procedures. When performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, a tummy tuck can create a flat sto...

Dec

What Is the Difference Between a Tummy Tuck and a Mini Tummy Tuck?

Women and men often ask about a mini tummy tuck at our Louisville, KY, practice because it requires less downtime than the full procedure. If you're wondering what exactly is the difference between a full tummy tuck and a mini tummy tuck, though, the main distinction is the...

Dec

How Soon Can I Have a Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy?

Women dedicated to reclaiming their pre-pregnancy bodies after having a baby often find themselves frustrated even though they work out regularly and follow a healthy diet. That's because the physical toll taken on their bodies, such as stretched skin and separated abdomina...

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