Doctors who perform this type of surgery can be found all over the world. To find one near you, search your local phone book for an experienced group of plastic surgeons. Specifically, a group that performs cosmetic procedures is most appropriate.
"Tummy tuck" surgery is performed by a plastic surgeon. Plastic surgeons often specialize in specific procedures. so you want to ask if the practice offers the procedure and is experienced with it. The "best" physician is the one with whom you feel confident and comfortable. Doctors understand this and are happy to consult with you about the procedure.
No. Kate Gosselin's tummy tuck was a gift from Dr. Glassman, the plastic surgeon that perform the operation. Dr. Glassman's wife saw Kate's tummy during one of the specials, and asked her husband to give Kate her tummy tuck.
A mini-tummy-tuck is simply a smaller version of a standard tummy-tuck. This typically means there is a smaller amount of sagging skin that needs to be removed from the patient, as opposed to larger areas that likely include more fat-deposits too. The benefit, if one applies to a mini-tuck, is that the downtime after the procedure tend to be less painful and in length.
A standard tummy-tuck requires an overnight stay under Medical supervision and is quite invasive with a recovery time of approximately 2 weeks. Whereas a mini-tummy-tuck is considered an outpatient procedure, which is less invasive. Patients who receive this procedure typically can return to work in one week, so half the down time. Due to these differences, the prices do vary. A mini-tummy-tuck averages $6,625 and a standard tummy-tuck costs approximately is $7,975, which is only a $1,350 difference.
Breast Augmentation can increase the size, shape and fullness of the breasts. It usually costs between $4,000 to $10,000 after fees and cost of implants. A partial tummy tuck can be done as an outpatient procedure and is cheaper than the average cost of $3,000 to $8,500 for a full tummy tuck. To be eligible for a partial tummy tuck one must be within 10 percent of their ideal body weight.
The best cosmetic surgeon is the one with whom you are more confident and comfortable and who has a staff that appreciates and understands your needs. Talk to your physician about recommending a cosmetic surgeon that might be the best fit.
A very talented one! ;)
Kate Gosselin, from the hit reality tv show, Jon and Kate Plus 8, got her tummy tuck, performed by Dr.Glassman in 2006. Kate's experience having the tummy tuck and the subsequent recovery were featured in the second Discovery special about the family Sextuplets and Twins: One Year Later which was initially aired January 23, 2007.
Liposuction averages $5,175. A Tummy Tuck averages $7,975. Typically, one would not need both, unless once they receive liposuction they have a lot of excessive skin. If a patient has just a little fat, but is in more need to the tummy tuck, the Surgeon will typically perform some liposuction for body contouring, which is why it is a bit more in cost.
The scar remaining from a tummy tuck can vary depending on whether the patient received a "standard" also known as "full" tummy tuck or a "mini" tummy tuck. A full tummy tuck is required after massive weight loss which leaves the patient with a lot of excess skin. This also can occur after having children through pregnancy. A mini tummy tuck is more appropriate for those individuals who have a small pooch about their pubic region and under the belly button. With a full tummy tuck, imagine the shape of an eyeball while in socket (pointed oval). That is the pattern of the removed skin in this procedure. Typically that will occur above the pubic region and up to the belly button. With a mini tummy tuck, simply take the above shape and split it in half. This is because less skin is needed for removal. Both of these procedures result with the Surgeon connecting the once further apart portions of skin into a line or a crescent. While many experience some ability to hide their scar after a mini tummy tuck (within the bikini line), most full tucks leave a scar which is higher near the belly button. Examples of both can be seen in most plastic surgeons before and after photo galleries.
No episode of 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' showed Kate Gosselin getting her tummy tuck.The tummy tuck, and related events were featured in a Discovery special that was recorded/aired before the Gosselin's started 'Jon & Kate Plus 8."Kate's experience having the tummy tuck and the subsequent recovery were featured in the second Discovery special about the family Sextuplets and Twins: One Year Later which was initially aired January 23, 2007.Kate Gosselin, from the hit reality tv show, Jon and Kate Plus 8, got her tummy tuck, performed by Dr.Glassman in 2006.
Yes. Having scoliosis does not, in and of itself, rule out this procedure (espcially if the scoliosis is mild - which it is in most cases).