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Dr. Curves’ Plastic Surgery Blog

How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery?

[breadcrumb] How Much Weight Can I Lose from Tummy Tuck Surgery? Q: How much weight (in loose skin/tissue) will I lose from a tummy tuck? A: There are many variations on the tummy tuck, but it generally involves tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess...

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Do you need drains for Brazilian Butt Lift or not???

[breadcrumb] Do you need drains for Brazilian Butt Lift or not??? Q: I have 1 doctor saying he uses drains on everybody and the other doctor saying he never uses them! Deciding between the 2 and I just don’t know! Both are board certified and do the procedure often A:...

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Am I a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck?

[breadcrumb] Am I a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck? Q: I am curious if I can get good results with a mini TT. I’m 26, haven’t had children but lost around 70 lbs 10 years ago. I don’t think I have muscle laxity and would rather not have them tightened. A: A mini...

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Am I able to have a Tummy tuck?

[breadcrumb] Am I able to have a Tummy tuck? Q: I just turn 21 and I had my baby girl 9 months ago. I have really bad stretch marks and loose skin. I just want to know if I could be a candidate to do the tummy tuck. A: A tummy tuck is a great surgery to reverse some...

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Will my skin snap back after liposuction?

[breadcrumb] Will my skin snap back after liposuction? If you have stretch marks does it automatically mean you need a Tummy tuck , after lipo? The presence of stretch marks does not automatically mean you need a tummy tuck. A tummy tuck does two things – it tightens...

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Should Plastic Surgery Be Done Under General Anesthesia or Local?

Should Plastic Surgery Be Done Under General Anesthesia or Local? This is a smart question, because the type of anesthesia matters more than most patients realize. One of the biggest mistakes patients make is thinking anesthesia is mainly about comfort. It is not. It...

Can a Tummy Tuck Be Performed With a BBL?

Can a Tummy Tuck Be Performed With a BBL? Patients ask this question all the time, and the honest answer is that it depends on much more than whether both procedures can technically be done. One of the biggest mistakes patients make is treating combination surgery...

How a BBL Looks 1 Year Later: Fat Transfer vs Implants

How a BBL Looks 1 Year Later: Fat Transfer vs Implants One of the most common questions patients ask is what their result will actually look like long-term. Not a few weeks after surgery. Not while swelling is still distorting the shape. Not while everything is still...

Out Of Town Patients

What Out-of-State and Out-of-Country Patients Should Know Before Traveling for Plastic Surgery One of the biggest concerns I hear from out-of-state and out-of-country patients is simple: “How do I make this work safely if I’m not local?” It’s a fair question....

Why Having a Caregiver After Plastic Surgery Is So Important

Why Having a Caregiver After Plastic Surgery Is So Important One of the things patients tend to focus on most before surgery is the procedure itself, which makes sense. They are thinking about the result, the recovery time, and how soon they will feel like themselves...

Why Smoking or Vaping Before Plastic Surgery Can Affect More Than You Think

One of the most important questions patients sometimes underestimate is also one of the simplest: “Does smoking or vaping really matter that much?” In my experience, many patients assume the main issue is anesthesia. That is part of it, but it is not the whole story....

Why Some Liposuction Results Look Smooth — And Others Don’t

  One of the biggest concerns patients have when considering liposuction is this: “Will my results look smooth?” Because if you’ve spent any time researching, you’ve likely seen both clean, sculpted results and results that look uneven, lumpy, or irregular. And...

Why IV Hydration Matters Before and After Plastic Surgery

Why Most Patients Miss This Critical Step Before Plastic Surgery You can choose the best surgeon. You can plan your procedure perfectly. But if your body is not properly prepared, your recovery may not be. One of the most overlooked factors in surgical preparation and...

Is a BBL Safe? What Most Patients Get Wrong About Risk

If you’re considering a BBL, the first question on your mind is probably: “Is it safe?” And it should be. But here’s where most patients get it wrong — they’re asking if a BBL is safe, instead of understanding what actually makes it safe… or unsafe. Because the truth...

Why Your Results Can Look Different Month to Month After Plastic Surgery

One of the most common concerns patients have after surgery is: why do results keep changing?In my experience, this creates unnecessary anxiety—not because something is wrong, but because expectations are often unclear.Plastic surgery results are not immediate. They...