Category: tummytuck

June 27, 2018

Sometimes patients contact us to perform procedures that are necessary to revise unfortunate side effects of other procedures. One such case presented itself in this week’s ACA Question of the Week. The patient asks, “I had gastric sleeve surgery done and dropped from 250lbs to 150lbs. What are my options for a tummy tuck and […]

June 6, 2018

One thing seldom discussed is surgical aftercare, and how long it should continue. A patient asked recently whether she should continue to wear compression garments and fittings, as she was 12 weeks post-op from a tummy tuck. Dr. Pane chose this question for a recent hangout, because aftercare is so important but seldom discussed. Generally, […]

May 7, 2018

 The Question One of the most commonly performed, and yet most misunderstood and misrepresented, cosmetic surgery procedures is the tummy tuck. Often done for men and women who have lost a lot of weight through bariatric surgery, diet and exercise or childbearing and birth, this procedure is designed and intended to eliminate loose skin […]

April 11, 2018

The Question Cosmetic surgery can do some fairly amazing things in terms of developing the sort of body a person has always dreamed of having, and we have come a long way with both the science and art of plastic surgery in the last decade, never mind the last fifty years! Still, cosmetic surgery does […]

March 14, 2018

An abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck,” has become a very popular procedure among people, especially women, who are striving to attain a more youthful and attractive profile in their abdominal region. After childbirth, rapid weight loss or gain, aging or illness, the skin and muscles in the area of the belly may become stretched out and […]

February 7, 2018

The Question Regrettably, patients are not always satisfied with the results they achieve with cosmetic surgery. This may be due to a number of factors: unrealistic expectations, improper explanation of what the surgery may reasonably achieve, inappropriate diagnosis or other issues, which may lead the patient to expect a recovery track other than the one […]

September 11, 2017

The Question Would I Benefit From A Belt Lipectomy Or A Tummy Tuck? Even a surgeon with the experience of Atlantic Coast Aesthetics’ founder and Chief Medical Officer can sometimes receive a question from a patient that surprises and tests the boundaries of their experience. One example of this is the focus of this week’s […]

August 12, 2017

The Question One of the most frequently asked question types we get concerns revisions to previous cosmetic procedures. As an example, consider the focus of this week’s Ask Dr. Pane segment, presented by Atlantic Coast Aesthetics. The patient, from Orlando, writes, “I am 26 years old and had a baby four years ago. I exercise […]

April 23, 2017

Dr. Pane evaluates the case of a woman who is unsure whether she can safely return to work and other activities. The Question One common question we receive at Atlantic Coast Aesthetics doesn’t concern cosmetic surgery as such, but rather what the usual parameters for returning to regular activities after common procedures is. While this […]

April 11, 2017

Dr. Pane evaluates the case of a man who wants to explore abdominoplasty after rapid, substantial weight loss. The Question Cosmetic surgery is becoming an increasingly popular option for both women and men who are unhappy with their appearance or who want to change how they look and feel. While cosmetic surgery is far more […]