Nearly 150,000 tummy tucks were performed in the US in 2006.
Tummy Tuck Articles
Study of Plastic Surgery after Pregnancy Confirms Safety of Combined Procedures
A retrospective review of 268 patients who underwent "mommy makeover" procedures at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates in Los Angeles (combining tummy tuck, breast lift, liposuction, and similar surgeries) shows that complications following combined surgery are similar to those reported for individually-staged procedures. click for full story
Is the 'Mom Job' Really Necessary?
The New York Times evaluates the effects of pregancy and the desire to cure the ravages of motherhood. Dr. Stoker and other plastic surgeons discuss the pros and cons of the 'mommy makeover.' click for full story
Another Reason for Holiday Cheer!
The holiday season is here again, and mothers everywhere are finding themselves consumed by the spirit of giving. Once the hectic period of gift shopping and seasonal decorating has passed, many women finally take the time to do something special for themselves. For busy moms who usually only think of others, plastic surgery has become increasingly popular as...click for full story
After wanting a Breast Augmentation for over 20 years, and after rearing 3 children, 44-year old Christy Carleton finally thought the time was right to enhance her figure. In addition, Christy opted for a tummy tuck and liposuction to remove inches of unwanted skin after she worked hard to lose the weight of her childbearing years. As a finishing touch, Christy had a ThermaCool Face Lift to complete her Mommy Makeover.
As seen on: Discovery Health Channel
Jeremy Strecker, a chiropractic student, was chubby as a child. After some serious weight loss, Jeremy was bothered by his loose skin. He turned to Dr. Stevens for some contouring liposuction and a tummy tuck. As seen on Discovery Health's Plastic Surgery Before and After: "Plastic Elastic"
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Ana's body changed after gaining 60 pounds with her first pregnancy; she was left with loose skin and sagging breasts. Four children later, Ana has chosen to combine Tummy Tuck surgery, Liposuction, Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation to restore her body and remove stretch marks. As seen on The Learning Channel's A Personal Story
Andre tackled a lifelong weight problem and lost 75 pounds on his own. Left with extra skin around his waist, Dr. Stevens performs a Body Lift (Tummy Tuck and Liposuction in combination) to help Andre achieve his ideal shape. As seen on The Learning Channel's A Personal Story
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