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Tummy Tuck? How About Umbilicoplasty?

30. August 2010

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By: Dr. Kevin Rose, MD A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can be a great way to transform your midsection. It can remove excess fat and skin while tightening muscles of the abdominal wall. Often as part of a tummy tuck, the belly button…

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Positioning the Belly Button during a Tummy Tuck

27. August 2010

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By: Dr. Jason B. Lichten, MD, FACS Abdominoplasty, often referred to as a tummy tuck, is popular among my Columbus, Ohio patients (as well as men and women throughout the United States). Many of my patients choose this procedure because they…

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Does a Tummy Tuck Strengthen Your Abdomen?

25. August 2010

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By: Scott Green, MD I get asked this question many times during surgical consultations. The short answer is “No.” During a routine tummy tuck procedure, the abdominal muscles are tightened, but this is more like mending the muscle rather than strengthening…

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Weight-Loss Surgery and Body Contouring for Childhood Obesity?

20. August 2010

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By: Scott Green, MD With childhood and adult obesity rates continuing to rise, it’s no wonder that some people are beginning to recommend weight-loss surgery for teenagers. It should go without saying, but these procedures, and the body contouring procedures that…

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What is “Strenuous Exercise?”

5. August 2010

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By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. Your doctor may tell you to avoid strenuous exercise after undergoing a surgical procedure, but what does “strenuous” really mean? The truth is, what’s considered strenuous is going to be different for everyone. So, now you’re probably…

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