Tummy Tuck | Stephen M. Herring

How Does a Drain Work in Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Drains can be very helpful in facilitating wound healing after tummy tuck surgery (known in the plastic surgery world as “abdominoplasty”). Many surgeons routinely place at least one drain during […]

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What Happens to the Belly Button During Tummy Tuck Surgery?

If you are one of our many patients interested in undergoing tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty), you may be wondering what happens to the belly button (umbilicus) during this popular cosmetic […]

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What Tissue Is Removed With Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Patients seeking tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) often ask what type of tissue is removed during the procedure. While the specifics of abdominoplasty (such as the location of the tissue and […]

Will My Stomach Be Flat After Abdominoplasty?

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) patients frequently ask, “Will my stomach be flat after abdominoplasty?” Several factors can affect the contour of the abdomen. This includes the patient’s extra-muscular fat (fat on […]

Another Advantage of the “French Design” Incision for Abdominoplasty

In addition to helping conceal the abdominoplasty scar, there is another advantage to the “French design” incision. A basic principle of wound closure is that the vectors (direction) of tension […]

What Is the Advantage of the “French Design” Abdominoplasty?

The abdominoplasty procedure gained popularity in the 1980s. Since that time, much research has been done by the plastic surgery community to improve the final results of this highly-favored treatment. […]

What Does Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) Improve?

The abdominal muscle layer separates the “inside fat” (fat inside the muscle layer), and the “outside fat” (fat outside the muscle layer that you can grab). The muscle layer has […]

Do I Need Drains with Abdominoplasty?

Surgical procedures create raw surface areas, which are areas not covered with epithelium. These raw areas typically release serum and small amounts of blood during the healing process. In general, […]

What Post-Pregnancy Changes Can a Mommy Makeover Treat?

A Mommy Makeover is a term used to describe the correction of changes in the body that occur during pregnancy. Pregnancy, and especially multiple pregnancies, causes some natural, normal—but often […]

Liposuction or Tummy Tuck: Which Procedure Is Better for My Body Type?

Every patient seeking body contouring surgery has a unique shape. Different body shapes require different procedures to get the optimal result. In some patients, liposuction is the procedure of choice, […]