Archive for March, 2025

When it comes to weight loss, the idea of eating a healthy diet and maintaining a regular exercise program is the advice most often shared by doctors and dieticians around the world. However, in today’s weight loss world, bariatric surgery and medications like Ozempic are changing how we look at weight loss. If we look at statistics, 13 percent of U.S. adults have used GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss, while as many as 20% of Americans qualify for bariatric surgery each year. This weight loss boom has sparked an increase in plastic surgery as shedding the pounds through these methods doesn’t always deliver the body contouring goals you are looking for. But how soon can you have plastic surgery after weight loss? How Rapid Weight Loss Contributes To […]

Pregnancy and significant weight loss are life-changing experiences that can bring a sense of accomplishment and joy. However, they can also leave lasting changes in the body that may affect your self-esteem. One of the most common concerns people face after these transformations is excess abdominal skin and weakened muscles that do not respond to diet and exercise. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that our surgeons perform to restore a firmer, flatter abdomen and, more importantly, help restore your confidence. The Impact of Pregnancy and Weight Loss on the Abdomen During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles stretch to accommodate a growing baby. The skin expands, and in many cases, the rectus abdominis muscles separate, a condition known as diastasis recti. After childbirth, these muscles may not return […]