During a full abdominoplasty, is the upper abdomen worked on as well or just the lower?
[breadcrumb] During a full abdominoplasty, is the upper abdomen worked on as well or just the lower? Q: Does a full abdominoplasty include liposuction to the upper abdomen, lower and flanks? Or does it just depend on the surgeons particular preference? During a full...
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...
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:...
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...
The Struggles of your Past Should NEVER Determine Your Future !!
[breadcrumb] The Struggles of your Past Should NEVER Determine Your Future !! Part 1 – [YOU ARE HERE]- The struggles of your past should never determine your future! Part 2 – 1 week follow up video Today on CurveLifeTV watch the heartwarming story of this...
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...
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...
Can breast fat be transferred to the buttock via liposuction?
[breadcrumb] Can breast fat be transferred to the buttock via liposuction? Q: I am exactly 5ft tall and I wear a size 38DD. I am scheduled to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon in my area for a BBL and would like to know how likely it is for a plastic surgeon...
Is it OK to have lipo of the hips and flanks along with a TT?
[breadcrumb] Is it OK to have lipo of the hips and flanks along with a TT? Q: I read that lipo combined with a TT increases the chances of clots and complications. Is this only a concern if its abdominal lipo plus a TT? I am having a full TT so my scar will go over my...
Is a rectus plication always necessary with a tummy tuck?
[breadcrumb] Is a rectus plication always necessary with a tummy tuck? Q: Apart from a consult, and being in surgery, how would a patient know if they need to have a rectus plication during a TT and not just a removal of the excess skin? Is having both done more...
How does a tummy tuck affect future pregnancies?
[breadcrumb] How does a tummy tuck affect future pregnancies? If I was to get a tummy tuck, could I still have children in the near future or is it best to have kids first? Having a tummy tuck will not affect your ability to conceive or carry a child to term, but...
I would like a tummy tuck and a butt lift. Which would you recommend doing first?
[breadcrumb] I would like a tummy tuck and a butt lift. Which would you recommend doing first? Q: I was thinking the butt lift so the fat from stomach may be used A: I perform several combination Brazilian Butt Lift and tummy tucks each week. Many of my patients only...

































