Tummy Tuck
How Tummy Tuck Works to Improve Your Body Contour and Reduces Stretch Marks
Posted on September 26, 2022 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck
Men and women undergo a myriad of body changes as they age and gain and lose weight. Many people work hard to shed extra pounds and reach their goal shape but struggle with the remnants of their larger size, such as loose skin and stretch...
How a Tummy Tuck Works to Give You a Smooth, Tight Abdomen
Posted on January 4, 2022 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is among the most popular of plastic surgeries. The stomach area is notorious for stubborn pockets of fat and loose skin after pregnancy or weight fluctuations. The goal of abdominoplasty is to flatten the abdomen and remove excess skin and fat...
What Exactly Happens During Tummy Tuck Surgery?
Posted on July 16, 2021 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Tummy Tuck
Many prospective tummy tuck patients have heard that the surgery can help them to achieve a flatter stomach, but they have no idea precisely what the procedure entails. There are four main components to most tummy tuck surgeries, the combination of which creates one terrific...
Facts About Tummy Tuck
Posted on December 16, 2020 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Tummy Tuck
Abdominoplasty, popularly known as tummy tuck, is a surgical solution for loose skin and weakened muscles that may have developed in the abdominal area as a result of weight loss, pregnancy or the natural process of aging. Experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Chacon has performed...
Tummy Tuck as a Foundation to Mommy Makeover
Posted on November 27, 2020 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck is the surgical procedure at the center of nearly every mommy makeover. The reason for that is not surprising: It is the abdomen that undergoes the greatest transformation during a pregnancy, as skin, muscles and internal organs strain to accommodate the incredible growth...
Will My Tummy Tuck Look Natural?
Posted on June 1, 2020 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Abdominoplasty, Tummy Tuck
Among the questions patients commonly ask about tummy tuck is a concern that is unique in plastic surgery: Will I be able to keep my belly button? The good news is that tummy tuck will not transform you into Ken or Barbie — you will...
Tummy Tuck vs. Liposuction: Key Differences
Posted on May 1, 2020 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck
Many people believe that tummy tuck is simply a localized application of liposuction. Quite a few also assume that both procedures can be used as weight management tools or surgical shortcuts to remove many pounds in a single day. The truth is that neither procedure...
Preparing for Tummy Tuck
Posted on April 1, 2019 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Tummy Tuck
The road to getting a flat and toned abdomen with tummy tuck (also known as abdominoplasty) begins months before your scheduled surgery takes place. Preparing for tummy tuck well in advance not only helps you better understand what to expect from the surgery and recovery,...
Can Tummy Tuck Improve Your Posture?
Posted on March 21, 2018 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Tummy Tuck
The cosmetic benefits of tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, are well known. The procedure is a popular choice for weight loss patients who have excess, sagging skin on the abdomen, and women who wish to restore their pre-pregnancy bodies. With tummy tuck, patients can...
Reasons to Use Your Tax Refund for Plastic Surgery
Posted on February 19, 2018 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Botox, Breast Augmentation, Plastic Surgery, Tummy Tuck
According to RealSelf.com, more and more Americans are planning to use their tax refunds to pay for cosmetic enhancement. Plastic surgeon specialist Dr. Carlos Chacon of Divino Plastic Surgery in San Diego is not surprised by this news, as the number of people seeking plastic...