The awake adbominoplasty is a cosmetic procedure involving the removal of excess skin and fat of the abdomen for the purpose of tightening the muscles and tissue of the abdominal wall. During the awake adbominoplasty, the patient will remain awake for the duration of the procedure, which is performed under “Tumescent” anesthesia. Under this anesthesia, [...]
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There has been a great deal of progress in abdominoplasty. Previously, the procedure included heavy anesthesia and a long recovery time. About ten years ago, doctors started combining liposuction with abdominoplasty. This move advanced the tummy tuck to a new level. And, when doctors started performing the operation with the patient awake, advanced the procedure [...]
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Each year, over six million cosmetic procedures are performed on patients between the ages of 20 and 39. A large portion of these are considered “Mommy Makeovers.” As the name suggests, today’s mothers value not only taking care of their children, but taking care of themselves as well. And sometimes, that pre-pregnancy body just won’t come regardless [...]
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Everyone has heard the horror stories. Healthy young woman goes in for cosmetic surgery and then dies under anesthesia. Sometimes, it’s a mistake. However, general anesthesia always carries with it certain risks. On top of the risk of death, the disorientation after the surgery can, for some people, result in an extended recovery period. General [...]
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An awake abdominoplasty, otherwise known as a “tummy tuck,” is a popular procedure for cosmetically altering the appearance of the abdomen. Many people find that the abdomen is one of the most difficult areas to tighten up, even after weight loss and exercise. The awake abdominoplasty tightens the skin and muscles of the abdomen, while [...]
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