When WLS And Tummy Tuck Become Professional Requirements:

Some of the best singers in the world are fat; it’s a well established stereotype. Several reasons are floated around to explain this perception with one of them counting the exertion they put on their lungs acting as an appetite booster.

An exception to this league of hefty opera artists was seen in the likes of the American singer Deborah Voigt who was passed over for a role that required her to fit into a slim dress. This made her have a gastric bypass procedure (GBP) which cut down her weight by 45 kgs. Operations that focus more on weight loss, trimming and toning like WLS, liposuction and tummy tuck respectively, are considered the best ways to tame a body with a tendency to increase in girth. Even procedures like face lifts and breast augmentations are being considered by those looking to advance on the corporate ladder.

Cosmetic enhancement has been observed to escalate among many senior corporate CEO’s who are the new poster boys of cosmetic surgery. Also, advanced technology has reduced the recovery time for most cosmetic procedures and treatments tremendously making it convenient for working professionals to indulge in some body care. While depending on plastic surgery procedures like tummy tucks and face lifts for looking good is common, it should not be perceived as the end-all of any body rejuvenation work. Maintaining an open mind is as important as maintaining the new body.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of California can help show you how to accomplish both these requirements.

Staying Curvy Post Pregnancy:

Hollywood’s newest celebrity mum and the media’s favorite Latina, Jennifer Lopez seems to be back on the fitness track after her heavy-duty pregnancy. The original curvy beauty has lost tons of mommy fat post delivery as can be observed from her latest appearances. But she’s in no hurry to dump the mommy weight exclaiming that she actually loves playing with her excess post pregnancy belly mass. This is a markedly different viewpoint Jennifer’s expressing when compared to the host of star moms who seem to be more inclined to jump on the fitness bandwagon and lose the weight.

Plastic surgery procedures count as one of the best methods to lose the mommy weight with at least 55 percent of an increase noticed in breast augmentation and a 4,384 percent increase noticed in tummy tuck procedures in 2006 alone. Plastic surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California offer similar mummy friendly plastic surgery combinations, after a specific period post pregnancy. This step is taken so that there is no interference in the natural body changes that take place after the woman has delivered. A careful scan of the plus points of a woman’s physical anatomy coupled with professional plastic surgery expertise is then applied by our top plastic surgeons to give her the body contours she wishes. Visit our advanced surgical institute for an appointment if you want to be a mom with curves that enhance your post pregnancy appearance.

Looking Good After A Stomach Stapling:

Rumors of Sharon Osbourne getting back to her pudgy state have been surfacing just days after the first wife of rock ‘n roll was voted as the best plastic surgery looker by FX Channel. At one time, Osbourne was a whopping size 22. A combination of various weight loss surgeries and plastic surgery procedures made the woman a svelte size 10.

One of the weight loss procedures she’s rumored to have had is stomach stapling, also known as gastric banding or vertical banded gastroplasty. Approved by the FDA in 2001, this restrictive operation (operations that make the stomach smaller) reduces the size of the stomach dropping the urge to eat more. Plastic surgery help for patients who have had a stomach stapling operation include cosmetic procedures like tummy tuck surgery, panniculectomy and liposuction which tighten stomach muscles, remove excess skin and suction off residual fat respectively.

The correct combination of surgeries is decided by the plastic surgeon for best results. This is mainly because all these surgeries are major operations with recovery times that differ.

Influencing factors like patient age, severity of the obesity problem, psychological strength of the patient and physical suitability of the patient have to be considered as well. Umpteen patients have expressed their satisfaction with body contouring and toning plastic surgery procedures after a WLS procedure like stomach stapling. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California we offer patients who need to lose weight this same satisfaction with splendid patient-care thrown in.

Outpatient Operations – What To Expect:

If you go for a consultation to a plastic surgery consultant or doctor for a tummy tuck procedure, they will inform you that a tummy tuck surgery is a procedure that can be performed on an outpatient basis or an inpatient basis.

In case of a mini-tummy tuck surgery, the cosmetic surgery procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis. So what exactly does the term ‘outpatient’ mean? Outpatient surgery, ambulatory surgery or same-day surgery is a procedure that allows the patient to return home on the same day that the procedure has been performed. From the total number of surgical procedures performed in the U.S. more than 60 percent of elective surgery procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. For a cosmetic surgery like a tummy tuck, performing an outpatient surgery can be very advantageous as the patient can save up on health-care and hospital costs. The surgery is usually performed as a team with a plastic surgery specialist and an anesthesiologist. This divides the pressure and allows for a smoother operation. A complete tummy tuck surgery generally lasts for a period of five hours, with a minimum period of one or two hours involved for a mini-tummy tuck. The level of complications involved in an outpatient surgical procedure is very low, with the risk level tending to be associated more with anesthesia. The Plastic Surgery Institute of California insists on an intimate understanding of the patient’s medical history and health condition before consenting to perform a tummy tuck. Our advanced surgical institute tries to minimize the risks involved in cosmetic surgery as much as possible.

The Belly Dancer Belly:

The ravishing Catherine Zeta Jones, of Chicago fame, is going to star as a belly dancer in a film about Harry Houdini, the famous magician. At 41, the Welsh beauty is still making heads turn and recently launched the Elizabeth Arden perfume Red Door.

The movie just might bring about a revival of the belly dancing trend that hit hip exercise-savvy circles earlier in the decade, and refocus on the one part that is given slightly more importance than the rest of the body in this exercise/dance form – the belly. As a body toning exercise belly dancing is said to be an excellent calorie-burner and de-stressor, not to mention giving a work out for hundreds of muscles. Body size doesn’t matter for this dance form, with it favoring people who are voluptuous.

But what about those women who are more lumpy than curvy and have more fat in their abdominal area than voluptuous curves? Regular exercise does not take care of body weight any more than exotic belly dancing can in certain individuals.

Plastic surgery options like liposuction followed by a tummy tuck can help such cases. Unwanted fat deposits in the abdominal and surrounding area can be removed in a liposuction procedure. The tummy tuck takes care of removal of the remnants of fat removal, namely excess skin and loose muscles.

Regular exercises and even exotic body toning methods like belly dancing can commence after the recovery period has got over. You can enjoy an invigorating belly dancing session better after a plastic surgery like a tummy tuck. Indeed, maintaining your weight becomes more fun. Visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for a tummy tuck surgery appointment today.

Why Smoking Is A Bad Idea For A Tummy Tuck:

Smokers have to remember two main points why they have to rethink having a tummy tuck surgery:

1. Wound healing delay
2. Skin Necrosis.

‘Open spots’ are the result of skin necrosis in which areas of the skin die due to inadequate blood supply. The ugly wounds caused by skin necrosis do not heal quickly and involve extra care on part of the patient.

Tummy tuck surgery involves removing and trimming the fat deposits in the lower abdominal wall and tightening the abdominal muscles. Post-surgery, plastic surgeons instruct patients on taking care of incisions and assign them certain do’s and don’ts that aid in recovery. Compression garments and bandages that minimize abdominal swelling and provide support to the abdominal area are prescribed to the patients. Thin tubes are placed under the skin surface to drain excess body fluids and blood. All these recovery measures can go to waste if the patient is a smoker though. At least two weeks prior to and following a tummy tuck surgery, the patient has to cease smoking and halt intake of items with nicotine.

The outcomes of surgeries performed on patients who do not heed their cosmetic surgeon’s instructions are not very pleasant. Stay on the safe side to avoid any complications in a major elective surgery like a tummy tuck.

Visit the advanced surgical institute, the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for expert consultation and diagnosis.

The Stylish C-Tuck. Is It Worth It?:

There are a lot of new moms in the A-list this year with Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry and Jennifer Lopez adding their tots to the list of celebrity kids and Brooke Burke and Angelina Jolie expecting theirs.

New mums and new babies mean a surge in business for personal trainers and plastic surgeons. While some like Christina Aguilera and Myleene have preferred to work out, rumors hold that Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears and Denise Richards have all gone under the knife and combined a C-section with a tummy tuck. A Caesarean section is considered to be a major abdominal surgery with at least 10-15 percent C-sections performed in almost any region in the world. The most common motivations for a C-section pregnancy are in order to save the life of the mother and the fetus with minimum patient inconvenience and pain being secondary motivators. The post Caesarean state finds the mother with unwanted tummy mass that rarely goes away with exercise and dieting. A lot of women will do almost anything to have this mass removed, including having a ceasarean while they are in their eighth month of pregnancy so that they can start work on their tummies right away. Dubbed as a C-tuck, professional plastic surgery experts severely recommend against combining a plastic surgery procedure like tummy tuck with a C-section surgery. The risk of infections not with-standing, an abdominoplasty so soon after a mother has delivered can result in strong scarring and reactions against a changing body. Top plastic surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California recommend that new mums delay a tummy tuck surgery for a period of six months or longer before they ditch unwanted belly flab.

When Local Tummy Tucks Are Shunned For Foreign Treatments:

A survey conducted by consumer analysis experts ‘Which?’ recorded an average of at least 18 percent of patients facing problems in their cosmetic surgery procedures abroad. Septic tummy tucks was listed as one of the complications observed in some patients.

The latest spate of super bug infections has hospitals in the U.S. as well as worldwide on a tense leash. The two most common super bugs to hit the red alert signal are MRSA or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile or C.difficile. Bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus occur in at least one in three humans, usually in the skin. When MRSA, a strain of this bacterium is introduced into the body via an incision, it may turn toxic and result in an infection. Infections due to C. difficile tend to affect people with weakened immune systems more and are especially easy to catch if the individual has stayed for a long while in clinical settings. These super bugs are especially fatal as they are resistant to an extensive variety of antibiotics. Infection has to be prevented in all circumstances. While foreign shores may have cheaper rates for cosmetic surgery procedures like a tummy tuck, which can be a bit expensive in the West, the healthcare facilities and provisions they provide tend to be suspect. An advanced surgical institute like the Plastic Surgery Institute of California prides itself on following the best surgical practices and patient-care provisions. Affiliated with a recognized board like the ASPS, you can be certain that you are safe in our hands.

Tubby Tummy Be-gone:

Motoring specialist and something of a motor-mouth himself, Jeremy Clarkson is beginning to bear a strong resemblance to the Paddington bear toy designed by his parents. The Daily Mail featured a very ‘menopaunched’ Clarkson enjoying the beach-front with his wife.

Crass, out-spoken and crudely witty he may be, but what Clarkson is not is bashful about his body from his holiday pictures. The middle age belly is said to hit a lot of men as early as when they are in their thirties and is held to be the result of too much alcohol, stress and too little of nutritious food. Losing the tubby tummy through a cosmetic surgery procedure is possible though and should not be reason for despair unless your physician mentions otherwise. Plastic surgery procedures like a tummy tuck and a liposuction are tried and tested methods of dissing unwanted belly fat.

While a liposuction gets rid of fat deposits occurring in the abdominal, hip and waist area, a tummy tuck surgery does some realignment work and tightens the muscles in the lower abdominal area. This part of the abdomen is usually where the fat that develops into a paunch or visceral fat is concentrated. Top plastic surgeons at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California however, first ascertain whether this fat can be lost through exercise and certain diets before discussing cosmetic surgery options. Doing so minimizes the risk of any complications.

Getting A Tummy Tuck With A New Breast:

Breast cancer is not the only factor triggering in women the need to have a mastectomy operation. Accidents and infections too can lead in a loss of breast tissue. Two of the common methods applied by plastic surgeons to give back women their lost breasts are the TRAM flap method and the DIEP flap method. These two free flap breast reconstructive surgeries come with the added benefit of a tummy tuck procedure. While the TRAM flap method involves removing the abdominal muscle along with fat, blood vessels and skin, the DIEP flap method does not require the abdominal muscles. The former method has been around for a longer period of time but it is the latter method which is the preferred alternative. A lot of women who have a breast cancer surgery do not care to go ahead with plastic reconstructive surgery of the breasts. This is an understandable position as breast cancer treatment in itself can be very demanding and drawn-out.

Life after breast cancer surgery is a continuous battle and reconstructive surgery procedures like abdominoplasty and breast surgery do help in establishing a semblance of physical well-being. Cosmetic appeal aside, it is the physical and emotional support that plastic surgery gives a patient that is more important. Visit our advanced surgical institute, the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for further consultation and advice on getting a reconstructive plastic surgery procedure.

Get A Fit Body With The Help Of A Tummy Tuck:

A poll on topendsports.com received a total of 3787 votes for a survey conducted on the necessary attributes required of a gymnast. Flexibility ranked as the number one most important attribute with 49 percent votes and was followed by strength and power with 29 percent of votes. Body shape and size received 13 percent of the total votes. The voters listed body size as important because judges have been known to deduct points if gymnasts do not look fit for the sport when they walk on the floor. But of course, the trained gymnast has to have a combination of all these attributes in order to excel at this fitness sport.

When Beth Peoples, a former child gymnast decided to have a tummy tuck surgery after she gave birth to her third child, it is understandable why this avid fitness enthusiast felt the need to have her old body back. In spite of her background and training in gymnastics, exercise failed to get her back in shape and lose the excess skin from her pregnancy. Plastic surgery helped her tremendously in getting her old body back.

At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, an advanced surgical institute, tummy tuck surgery is one of our specialties. Top plastic surgeons examine patients who desire an abdominoplasty and customize procedures to suit different body types. Whether you need a flexible and proportionate body suited for gymnastics or a body that suits your age, we can help you decide with a proper diagnosis.

Flawless Bellies – Part II: Getting Back Your Belly Button:

I came across a snippet and some pictures of the Everybody Loves Raymond actress, Patricia Heaton (Raymond’s wife in the popular sitcom) in the Huffington Post the other day. The pictures were revealing enough to reveal her non-existent belly button! Patricia Heaton apparently had her belly button ‘herniated’ in a tummy tuck surgery. Among adults, herniated belly buttons are often the result of a pregnancy or a plastic surgery like abdominoplasty. The problem has been recorded as more common among infants though and is known to be a bit of a bother if the hernia had remained un-treated when the person was younger. Characterized by a belly button that feels tender and protrudes, repairing umbilical hernia needs to be done after a period of three months after a tummy tuck surgery. A specific procedure like an umbilicoplasty is the best way to get the belly button back to normal. Umbilicoplasty, sometimes performed as a supplement to cosmetic tummy tuck surgery and liposuction, also allows the plastic surgeon to craft a new belly button altogether. The cosmetic procedure also makes it possible to change the belly button from an inward-pressed belly button to an outward protruding one. Visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for expert physical diagnosis and advice on plastic surgery procedures like herniated belly buttons and tummy tuck surgery.

Concerned About Your Tummy Tuck? Ask Questions:

I came across a blog the other day where a woman was relating her perceptions of the tummy tuck surgery which she had. She expected swimsuit model perfection after her tummy tuck surgery. Regardless of the fact that a cosmetic surgery procedure like abdominoplasty is just as important as any other operation, a surprisingly large number of people seem to hold on to such a view. Entering a surgery deluding yourself that it’s just another cosmetic procedure is one of the worst ways to commit to a surgery. Professional plastic surgeons like the medical faculty at our advanced surgical institute consider it mandatory to educate the patient about the risks and potential complications associated with a particular plastic surgery procedure as much as the benefits of it. Sure plastic surgery helps people improve their lives, but it is better to enter the operation theater with a broad mind and awareness about the procedure. Various tummy tuck surgery procedures like mini tummy tucks and panniculectomy and supplementary cosmetic surgery procedures like umbilicoplasty are offered at our Beverly Hills plastic surgery center, the Plastic Surgery Institute of California. Visit us today for an appointment and straight-forward consultation.

Flawless Bellies – Part I: Getting Rid Of Unwanted Belly Tattoos:

Suzanne Shaw, the winner of the reality series ‘Dancing on Ice’ landed a plum deal with lingerie brand Asda recently. The Chinese tattoo that she had etched into the space near her belly button was very obviously airbrushed in the shoot pics on observation. Miss Shaw might find it necessary to go in for a permanent tattoo removal procedure courtesy cosmetic surgery, if she plans on being serious about her modeling career. While a lot of models and stars have proudly kept their tattoos (Tommy Lee Jones, Megan Fox, Victoria Beckham, etc.), there are some who have had them removed at some point of time or another (Angelina Jolie). Tattoo removal through non-invasive laser treatments, dermabrasion and surgical excision is possible for people like Suzanne Shaw who might want to get their tattoos removed from their bellies or elsewhere. Complications of such a treatment might differ for different people with the risks ranging from the mild to the severe. Infection, intense scarring and color variation in the skin are known after-effects, but occur in rare cases. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, we offer supplementary tummy tuck surgery treatments for abdominal skin like microdermabrasion, Refirme Skin Tightening and cellulite reduction treatments like Velasmooth. Get in touch with us for more help on laser treatments like tattoo removal as well.

Getting Thin And Staying Thin In Los Angeles:

According to Men’s Fitness, Las Vegas ranked No.1 on the ‘Fattest cities in America’ list, with Chicago, Jackson and Los Angeles following closely in second, third and fourth places respectively. Wait a minute; did we just hear Los Angeles? On the ‘Fattest cities in America’ list? It’s simply hard to believe that in a city where to be thin is a way of life, fourth rank on such a list comes as a startling surprise. But bad eating habits among LA inhabitants probably are the main instigators for this label. Could it be that the complacent and rich lifestyles of LA natives is finally catching up with them? Los Angeles is one of the cosmetic surgery destinations of the world, with thousands of procedures being performed each day in swish, trendy clinics. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, one of the more techno-savvy clinics of the lot, procedures like tummy tuck, breast augmentation, liposuction and mommy makeovers are the most demanded surgeries.

A surgery like tummy tuck is counted as one the best cosmetic procedures performed by plastic surgeons in order to remove pockets of fat from the abdominal area. This cosmetic procedure has the added advantage of tightening the abdominal muscles, giving the stomach a renewed look and feel. The tummy tuck Los Angeles offered at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California makes use of the best equipment and approved methods of operation. Visit us for a thorough examination and unbiased diagnosis. Get thin in ‘fat’ Los Angeles with our help!

It’s Okay To Be Nosy About Your Tummy Tuck:

You don’t get many people admitting to plastic surgery these days, but then again, you hardly get many people admitting to the U.S. recession either. These little details state ‘obvious’, ‘uncomfortable’ truths and are better to be ignored. In the medical profession, it is important for patients to understand any surgical treatment before they go ahead with it. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of California, we pay equal attention to patient education and following our philosophy. When you get in touch with us for a consultation for a procedure like tummy tuck surgery, we provide you with some of the best experts and consultants in the field. Each consultant is highly qualified to answer any query that you may have about your cosmetic procedure. We also encourage self-research in our plastic surgery patients, which can be done by reading material posted on medical forums, discussion boards, newspapers and the like. Doing so enables the patient to understand better what can be expected from major surgeries like abdominoplasty, breast augmentation and rhinoplasty as well as from non-invasive chemical peels and laser treatments. There may be conflicting stories that you may come across on the Internet, and so it is important to check the authenticity of any source. Do not hesitate to approach your consultant or doctor with the slightest doubt you may have. We cultivate an open and honest manner of communication between doctor and patient at the Plastic Surgery Institute of California. We value your decisions and aim to help you by providing you with the best in the plastic surgery practice.

Fat - Why We Love To Lose It:

Cosmetic surgery procedures like a tummy tuck surgery or a liposuction or a neck lift surgery all deal with fat and varying degrees of its removal from the body tissues. But this is generally excess fat - excess, unwanted and at times potentially harmful fat.

Intrinsically speaking, fats are organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and are sources of necessary energy for the body. The human body has to have some amount of fat, as this nutrient is one of its three calorie suppliers besides being important for insulation.

There is a dark side to fat however, especially when it involves an intake of excess saturated and unsaturated fat. The former group is considered to be one of the factors causing heart disease due to the build-up of cholesterol it results in. A tummy tuck surgery does away with deposits of unwanted and potentially harmful fat in the middle and lower abdominal areas. Individuals that face certain health problems that come with obesity can also consider a removal of select pockets of fat from their body. You can visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for a thorough diagnosis of your body’s fat deposits. Top plastic surgeons at our facility can help you decide on the appropriate abdominoplasty procedure to get rid of excess, unwanted fat and tighten up your abdominal muscles.

Hernia Repair And Abdominoplasty:

A hernia is an unusually occurring protrusion of internal organs through a weakness in a muscular wall. They generally occur in the intestines and a repair or removal is recommended when a hernia is painful and interferes with daily activities or restricts the blood flow. They are also known to block the intestines.

Some rare cases of hernia require a tummy tuck surgery or a panniculectomy surgery to be performed along with a hernia repair. However, this combined procedure depends on the severity of the hernia and the tissue mass in the area to be operated.

Experienced cosmetic surgeons can perform such a combined procedure only if the hernia is small and if the tummy tuck surgery involves tightening the midline. But if the hernia in question is large or if the tissues are thin, it is best to repair the hernia prior to a tummy tuck surgery.

Evaluating your plastic surgeon and running a check on his credentials and competency in performing a hernia repair surgery should be your first precaution. The complications that result from an incompetent doctor’s ministrations can greatly hamper patient recovery.

Stop by the Plastic Surgery Institute of California to know more about hernia repair and tummy tuck surgery.