Losing a significant amount of weight is an incredible achievement. However, many people who reach their weight loss goals find themselves dealing with loose, sagging skin that doesn’t bounce back, no matter how much they exercise. If you’re struggling with excess skin post-weight loss, Reading plastic surgeons Brian K. Reedy, MD and Matthew Hagan, MD,… Continue Reading »
When people think of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), they often assume the procedure is designed exclusively for those looking to lose a significant amount of weight. In truth, tummy tucks address loose skin and separated abdominal muscles, not weight loss itself. Below, we explain how tummy tucks benefit people of all sizes, and what you… Continue Reading »
Perhaps one of the biggest requests we hear is related to saddlebags, an area of excess fat around the hips and outer upper thigh that can throw off your silhouette. Most common in women, saddlebags are actually a bit of an optical illusion—while they may look like a simple bulge of the thigh, they are… Continue Reading »
Losing a significant amount of weight is a huge accomplishment, but many people are left with loose, excess skin that doesn’t shrink back. Extra skin left behind after bariatric surgery, GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic or Wegovy), or lifestyle changes, can be uncomfortable and hide the results of your hard work—this is where the Fleur De… Continue Reading »
If you’re dreaming of a toned, sculpted midsection, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can help you achieve the coveted flat, “6-pack” look. Below, we explain how tummy tuck surgery can be tailored to create a more athletic abdominal appearance and why working with a skilled plastic surgeon is key to getting the best results possible. What… Continue Reading »
“Swimsuit season” isn’t just for the ladies; with summer upon us, many men are exploring ways to optimize their body contours. A sensible diet and regular exercise are the backbone of achieving and maintaining a toned physique, but there’s no guarantee you’ll get to your ideal body shape with these methods alone. Liposuction is an… Continue Reading »
If you’re preparing for tummy tuck surgery, you might be staring at your closet thinking, “Will any of this fit me after surgery?,” “Will any of this be comfortable?,” and, most likely, “When can I start wearing the type of clothes I’ve been looking forward to?” These are great questions, and ones we go over… Continue Reading »
CoolSculpting® has been the go-to treatment for non-surgical body contouring and fat reduction for over a decade. After being cleared by the FDA in 2010, Allergan, the maker of CoolSculpting, has continued to research and improve the “fat-freezing” technology to achieve stronger results with fewer treatments with the new CoolSculpting® Elite machine. Here, board-certified plastic… Continue Reading »
Christmas is almost here, and between last minute shopping, wrapping gifts, and preparing for family to arrive, we’ve been spending some time thinking about everyone’s favorite man in a suit: Santa Claus. Santa’s famous face has been bringing joy to people all over the world for hundreds of years, and his iconic look is instantly… Continue Reading »
