Yearly Archives: 2023

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What Are the Benefits of Liposuction?

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Are you happy with your body but want to do something about a persistent double chin? Or maybe you work out regularly but can’t seem to slim down the pair of “love handles” on your waist. The list of reasons people schedule liposuction consultations at my practice is pretty long and helps explain why the…

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All About Tummy Tucks (Infographic)

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One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the U.S. is abdominoplasty—better known as tummy tuck surgery. The number of tummy tucks performed in the U.S. increased by 50% in 2021, totaling nearly 243,000, according to The Aesthetic Society. If you’ve looked at our tummy tuck before and after photos, you can see why…

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Should You Get Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck? Take Our Quiz!

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As a body contouring specialist, I often hear patients asking if they can create a slimmer, more toned abdominal area with liposuction alone. Liposuction is usually sufficient, but not always. Tummy tuck surgery, while a more invasive option, creates dramatic results for patients with excess skin and unwanted fat. How Do They Differ? A tummy…

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Pros and Cons of Tummy Tuck Surgery

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If you’re considering a tummy tuck, you’re probably familiar with at least some of its benefits. You may have even looked at some tummy tuck before and after photos and witnessed the incredible transformations that can result—a flatter, more toned abdomen and a contoured waistline. What many people don’t know is that a tummy tuck…

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How Long Does It Take for Breast Lift Incisions to Heal?

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Virtually all elective cosmetic surgery procedures involve a trade-off that patients are willing to make. The benefits of enhancing their appearance—and the increased confidence they feel—in exchange for scars that result from incisions. A skilled plastic surgeon makes incisions as inconspicuous as possible, and therapeutic products help minimize the appearance of scarring. For a procedure…

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Breast Lift: Implants or No Implants?

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If you’re considering a breast lift and are wondering if you should also get breast implants, rest assured that many other patients know the decision can be tricky. The best option for you depends on your cosmetic goals and the degree of breast sagging. I help breast lift patients at my Oklahoma City practice understand…

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How Long Is Recovery After Breast Implant Removal?

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Whatever your reasons for wanting to have your breast implants removed, it’s important to have all your questions answered by a plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing breast implant removal surgery (also called explant surgery.) One of the most common questions patients ask is how long they should expect the recovery to take after the…

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When Should I Remove My Breast Implants?

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Once the most popular procedure performed by plastic surgeons, breast augmentation has dropped down to number two. There are a variety of reasons for this but over the last few years the number of women choosing to remove their breast implants is increasing. The reasons for removing implants range from personal preference to complications. The…

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