Scars can be scary. They remind us of painful experiences, of major life changes, and of what used to be. So it's no surprise that the scar is often the biggest mental hurdle to overcome for my Mommy Makeover patients. After multiple pregnancies, many find their abdomens misshapen and mapped with stretch marks. The exercises…
Tummy tuck surgery is a significant procedure, and it has a reputation for an uncomfortable recovery period. However, there are many things you and your surgeon can do to improve your comfort during recovery. Tummy tuck patients at my Naples practice often say the recuperation process is much easier than they anticipated. Still, tummy tuck,…
Tummy tuck surgery is one of the most effective ways to trim and contour the midsection. The procedure removes loose skin and unwanted fat, leaving you with the sculpted body you've always wanted. Our tummy tuck patients travel from Fort Myers and throughout Southwest Florida to work with a plastic surgeon they trust to achieve…
Choosing to undergo a tummy tuck—or any other plastic surgery procedure—is a major decision. Our Fort Myers patients often want to make the most of their initial consultation by asking the “right” questions. While there are really no “wrong” questions to ask your surgeon, some discussion topics are more useful than others. If you are…
The tummy tuck is a transformative body sculpting surgery for our Naples and Fort Myers-area patients. But the procedure is also known for creating scars and requiring a long recovery period. Because of this, many people are now interested in a new, specialized version of the surgery: the mini tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck…
A tummy tuck can help you feel more confident by creating a dramatic improvement in the appearance of your abdomen, but many people have concerns about recovery after this procedure. With my surgical approach, tummy tuck patients from Fort Myers and Naples are able to get out and enjoy their results sooner, and with less…
If you're considering a tummy tuck in the Naples and Fort Myers area, your primary goal is probably to reduce excess skin and smooth your abdomen. But there are additional, overlooked benefits to this popular body contouring procedure---and you may be surprised to learn some of them. A tummy tuck is great for contouring your…
When patients decide to have a cosmetic procedure, the appearance of their scar often isn’t something they consider until after surgery. A cosmetically appealing scar can make or break a patient’s post-surgical appearance and greatly affect the way a patient views their results. We have three tips for minimizing the appearance of post-procedure scars. First…
One of the most popular and gratifying cosmetic procedures I perform is the Mommy Makeover (a combination procedure usually consisting of a tummy tuck, liposuction, and a breast enhancement procedure such as breast augmentation). At my Naples-Fort Myers, Florida practice, I’ve noted that moms are often surprised in their consultations to learn that there are…
Individuals who want a tighter, firmer abdomen through a tummy tuck in Naples are often worried about the amount of recovery time needed. Although each individual's recovery will be different, I recently began offering a type of abdominoplasty surgery that helps speed up healing and reduces downtime for most patients. The approach is called "progressive…