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You Deserve a Mommy Makeover (Ignore the Haters)

Even as the stigma surrounding plastic surgery continues to fade, some women still feel they will be judged if they elect to improve their bodies through surgery. That can be especially true for women who want to regain confidence in how they look and feel after having gone through pregnancy and childbirth. Some patients undergoing …

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Mommy Makeover This Winter Means Confidence This Summer

Have you ever heard that winter is the season for plastic surgery? There's certainly some truth to that, even though we consider any time a good time for looking and feeling your best. For women who have had children, getting a Mommy Makeover at our Denver practice during the winter months makes sense for several …

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Combining Plastic Surgery Procedures: Are Mommy Makeovers Safe?

It's a bit nerve-wracking to undergo any surgical procedure, even when it's elective plastic surgery. So, our surgeons understand when women who want to regain their pre-pregnancy bodies ask us, "Are Mommy Makeovers safe?" Our Denver, Colorado plastic surgeons are always happy to discuss the safety of combining multiple surgical procedures during a single operation with …

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Resuming Intensive Exercise After Tummy Tuck: Too Soon?

Many of the men and women considering tummy tuck surgery who come to us from Denver, Colorado Springs, and Fort Collins are ideal candidates because they're in great overall health thanks to their demanding exercise regimens. For people dedicated to intense workouts, such as distance running or CrossFit® training, recovery after a tummy tuck makes …

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Improving Tummy Tuck Recovery: EXPAREL® Pain Relief & No Drain Tummy Tuck Technique (Updated 2024)

Abdominoplasty, often called a tummy tuck, helps many Denver women and men significantly improve the appearance of their midsection. Our team uses only the most advanced methods to provide you with a smooth recovery and beautiful results. Two innovations in particular make tummy tuck recovery more comfortable: eliminating postsurgical drains and administering the long-acting pain reliever …

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The Unexpected Benefits of Tummy Tuck Surgery

Many people are pleased to learn that a tummy tuck at our Denver plastic surgery center can help them achieve a flat and toned midsection. For women who have had children, this procedure can be especially beneficial to developing the look they desire. As an added benefit, recent news shows that a tummy tuck can …

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BMI for Plastic Surgery: Do I Need to Lose Weight First?

Skin is skin, and fat is fat—but sometimes it can be hard to tell which is which and whether you weigh too much for plastic surgery. Loose skin can occasionally look like fat because it takes up more surface area than tight skin. However, don't be fooled into thinking you need to lose more weight …

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The Truth About Tummy Tuck Recovery: Does It Really Hurt?

As patient counselors at our plastic surgery centers in Denver and Golden, CO, Carrie and I have listened to many tummy tuck patients. We have talked with these patients before surgery and after recovery—and helped them push through their fears. We meet with women daily who want to eliminate sagging skin and a protruding abdomen and …

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Tummy Tuck FAQ

Questions About Tummy Tuck Surgery Should I wait until I am done with kids to have a tummy tuck? I recieved a tummy tuck and breast reduction from Dr. Vath over a year ago, and I am still numb on my tummy. How long does it usually take for that to go away? Can I …

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Not Everything Great is New, and Not Everything New is Great

As I peruse the day-to-day goings on in the plastic surgery media world, I am constantly reminded that what makes for a "news" story is often hugely removed from my day-to-day practice.  I don't see a lot of perfection-obsessed reality TV stars at my Denver-based practice, however,  I do see a growing number of 42-year-old …

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