Blog Category - Tummy Tuck

Nov

Belly Button After Tummy Tuck: Placement, Scarring, and What a Natural Result Looks Like

Patients considering a tummy tuck are often focused on the prospect of a slim waistline, but the belly button deserves just as much attention. As a board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of tummy tucks and body contouring procedures, I’ve found that a natural...

Nov

The Role of a Compression Garment After a Tummy Tuck

Let’s be honest: Recovery following tummy tuck surgery is no walk in the park. Besides swelling and discomfort, you’ll need to walk slightly hunched over for the first week and measure fluid captured by surgical drains. Topping it all off, you’ll have an elastic binder around you...

Nov

How To Prepare for a Tummy Tuck: 5 Important Things To Consider

The days and weeks leading up to your tummy tuck can feel overwhelming, but with the right steps, you can approach your surgery with confidence. At Rockmore Plastic Surgery, many patients ask how to best prepare for a tummy tuck to ensure a smooth surgery and optimal recovery. To...

Nov

How Much Does a Tummy Tuck Cost?

A tummy tuck is a truly transformative procedure. However, one of the first questions many prospective patients at Rockmore Plastic Surgery ask is about cost. While tummy tuck surgery ranges from about $12,000 to $14,000 at our practice, it’s important to understand what influenc...

Nov

Mini Tummy Tuck vs Full Tummy Tuck: Which Is Right for Me? Take Our Quiz!

Pregnancy and childbirth, or gaining and losing a good deal of weight, takes a physical toll on your midsection. One common outcome is the dreaded tummy pooch caused by the separation of abdominal muscles during pregnancy. Excess skin that hangs over the waist is another concern...

Nov

How Long Does It Take To Recover From a Tummy Tuck & Answers to Other FAQs

While tummy tuck recovery varies for each person, it’s a good idea to understand the process and prepare yourself as best as possible. The first step to preparing for your recovery begins long before your actual surgery, at your consultation. Have a list of questions ready to ask...

Nov

How to Choose the Best Plastic Surgeon for Your Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

Choosing a surgeon to perform your surgery is one of the biggest and most important steps you’ll take in your surgical journey. The great news is that when it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon to perform your abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) in the Albany, NY, area, you have no shor...

Nov

How Tummy Tuck Drains Help You Heal

If you’re like my tummy tuck patients in Latham, NY, you may have questions and concerns about surgical drains. It’s important to know you’re not alone in feeling anxious about this aspect of recovery. Drains are designed to help your body heal quickly and safely. Knowing how the...

Nov

Loose Skin After Weight Loss: What Can You Do? (Videos & Before & After Photos)

Your weight loss is an accomplishment worth celebrating! While weight loss injections like Ozempic have helped many achieve their goals, you might be frustrated by lingering loose skin after your weight loss that hides your new figure. This excess skin, sometimes called “Ozempic ...

Nov

Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Or Both?

There are plenty of options available for people who want to improve the appearance of their midsections. In general, plastic surgery is something you consider only after traditional diet and exercise efforts have fallen short. In this case, liposuction or a tummy tuck at our Alb...

Nov

A Guide to Tummy Tuck and Tattoos

Tattoos are no longer reserved for bikers and rock stars. They’ve become popular for everyone, from stay-at-home-moms to urban professions. Because so many of my patients have tattoos, I thought it would be fitting to talk about tummy tuck surgery at my Albany, NY practice and wh...

Nov

Real Talk: The Tummy Tuck

Abdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck here in Albany, NY, is one of the most satisfying procedures for both male and female patients alike. But, like any plastic surgery procedure, it has limitations. In this blog post, I want to review the realities of tummy tuck —...

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