Posted On: April 23, 2019 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Patients who undergo an abdominoplasty procedure will have approximately 6 to 8 weeks of normal recovery. Immediate postoperatively, patients are placed in the semi-Fowler position, and abdominal binders are placed in the operating room. If suctioning of the hips is performed, Reston foam is also placed on the bilateral hip areas. Patients will have two […]
Read MorePosted On: August 02, 2018 Author: Peter Houtz
A few months ago, I had a 46-year-old female looking to have her body contoured. During the consultation, she stated she had lost over 150 pounds (massive weight loss). She expressed that due to this weight loss, she had a significant amount of extra skin and was hoping to address her arms, breast, and stomach. […]
Read MorePosted On: June 14, 2018 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Dr. Linder performs tummy tuck surgery every week in his ambulatory surgery center in Beverly Hills. Tummy tuck surgery should be performed only by board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons. These surgeons have the experience, training, and judgment to perform abdominoplasty correctly, as well as to understand the risks and complications and how to correct these […]
Read MorePosted On: June 19, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
I evaluated a female who was looking to have a body contouring makeover. During the consultation, she stated she wanted to have her abdomen, hips inner and outer thighs shaped. During the examination we identified that her abdomen between the breast bone and the belly button was weakened. After confirming this with a general surgeon we […]
Read MorePosted On: April 18, 2017 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
I evaluated a 28-year-old female that was wanting to have a breast enhancement as well as address her stomach area concerns. After losing over 120 pounds, her breasts were deflated, and her abdomen had excess loose skin. After her examination and listening to her goals, we agreed on the expectation and scheduled her for surgery. […]
Read MorePosted On: December 28, 2016 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
About six months ago, I performed a massive tummy tuck and breast lift on a patient with the intent to have a follow-up surgery to complete her full body contouring makeover. After having three children all by c-sections and undergoing significant weight loss, we agreed to reach her goal by having two surgeries. The second […]
Read MorePosted On: September 15, 2016 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
I evaluated a female who was looking to have a body makeover. During the consultation, she stated she wanted to have her abdomen enhanced, her hips shaped, and a breast augmentation. She explained that after having weight loss, her goal was to get her shape back to where it was in her younger days. After setting her expectations, […]
Read MorePosted On: December 30, 2015 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
Back in July, 2015 I was presented a patient looking to enhance her shape by lifting her breast and contouring the abdomen. During the consultation and examination we detected two weak spots in the abdominal wall, which she stated, she was having pain during certain activities or in certain positions. We discussed her expectation and agreed […]
Read MorePosted On: July 30, 2015 Author: The Office of Dr. Stuart Linder
I was presented with a 36-year-old female who was looking to enhance her abdomen, hips, and breast. During the consultation, we discussed her goals, which included achieving a firmer stomach, contouring her hips, and lifting her breasts. After setting her expectations, we decided to perform an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck along with liposuction to address […]
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