Blog Posts in October, 2015

Tummy Tuck Surgery: Getting Back To Daily Life

The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery . Getting back to daily life The time it takes to get back to your daily activities will vary depending on your age and personal lifestyle. You will need to plan on taking about one to two weeks off work, and possibly more if you have a strenuous job that requires a lot of activity or lifting. In general, if ...

Getting Your Eyelashes Back After Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast cancer will impact every aspect of your life from your emotions, relationships, job to your daily activities. Everything will seem different after you’ve battled breast cancer . Women who have fought breast cancer often find that their appearance is affected too. Some women require surgery to remove all or part of the breast, or may need radiation, which can leave skin raw and tender. When ...

Tummy Tuck Surgery: What's The Recovery Time?

The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery. What’s the recovery time following a tummy tuck? Tummy tuck surgery involves the major muscles of your abdomen, so taking good care of yourself afterward is very important. At your consultation, you can ask any questions about recovery to help you prepare for time off and reduced activity after your ...

Adding Fat In The Right Places

In today’s society, it seems fat is something everyone tries to avoid. For areas like the abdomen, arms, and thighs, most people work hard to lose as much fat as possible. After all, a lean tummy, arms, and legs are important features when you’re striving for a trim, fit body. Losing weight in the wrong places But what many people don’t realize is that fat in a few key places is a good thing. The ...

Tummy Tuck Surgery: What Does A Tummy Tuck Entail?

The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery. What does a tummy tuck entail? When you choose an experienced cosmetic surgeon for tummy tuck surgery, you are taking the first step to ensure a remarkable result. Tummy tucks can be done under general anesthesia, or they may be done with newer, less invasive options. At GLOW Surgical Arts, our tummy tuck ...

A Tummy Tuck Can Offer Big Benefits

Many people mistakenly think tummy tucks are only for people who have had children. But nothing could be further from the truth. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, can benefit a wide variety of both men and women, including those who have lost weight or simply have a sagging or protruding belly due to heredity. How the tummy affects appearance The abdomen is one of the most noticeable body features. ...

Tummy Tuck Surgery: A Guide To Abdominoplasty

The following is an excerpt from our new e-book, A patient’s guide to tummy tuck surgery . Of all areas of the body, the abdomen may be the most difficult to sculpt. You may be able to slim down with a healthy lifestyle of diet and exercise, only to find that your abdominal area just doesn’t look how you want. This can be frustrating and exhausting, and make you feel like your hard work just isn’t ...

Get the flat tummy of your dreams!

Get the flat tummy of your dreams! An abdominoplasty can tone your stomach more efficiently than diet and exercise alone As one of the most difficult areas of your body to sculpt, your tummy is a stubborn area that shows your age and your past. If you’ve gained or lost weight, had a baby, or carry the genes unconducive to a flat stomach, you may be unhappy with your abdomen. If you’ve tried diet ...

Is There An Ideal Breast Size?

We see images of celebrities and supermodels everywhere we go, and many of them seem to have near-perfect bodies. Most of them look toned and trim, with a full and uplifted bust line to complement their figures. Many people work hard to achieve a similar look with lifestyle changes -- but diet and exercise alone cannot always give us what we want. As we lose weight, breasts tend to decrease in ...