The Dreaded Tummy Tuck
I would have to say that that the largest group of patients I see in my daily office life are post partum moms. It is a very consistent group of people with similar requests. The post partum moms...
View ArticlePlastic Surgery after Dramatic Weight Loss in Maryland
Weight loss is not easy as most of us know. If done through diet and exercise healthy weight loss can take months to years. Because of improved techniques for gastric bypass and the lap band procedure,...
View ArticlePostpartum Restoration A.K.A. The Mommy Makeover
As the proud father of two beautiful children and a plastic surgeon, I have had the first hand opportunity to see how such a magnificent miracle can dramatically alter the female body. Hereditary,...
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What’s a fleur de lis tummy tuck (Abdominoplastly)?
A few months ago I saw a woman who had lost over 100 pounds through diet and exercise. She was, without a doubt ready to get rid of all the loose skin hanging from her lower belly. She had seen another...
View ArticleWhat is posterior flank liposuction?
Many of you know that I perform frontal flank liposuction on most of my tummy tucks. For those that need liposuction in this area it gives more curve and contour to the hips and in my opinion makes the...
View ArticleWear your Bikini to the Mommy Makeover?
When I plan my mommy makeovers I like my patients to bring in their favorite underwear or even bathing suit with them. No string bikinis please, no lacy panties and no granny panties. Something about...
View ArticleTummy Tuck or Liposuction, Which Should I Have Done?
Do I need a Tummy Tuck or Liposuction? Which do I need, liposuction or a tummy tuck, patients frequently ask this question when they visit their plastic surgeon. Patients can try to answer this...
View ArticleThe Best Tummy Tuck Scar: the Belly Button
The Best Belly Button. I know it may seem silly, but to me perhaps the most important part of a tummy tuck is that little crease, no more than a centimeter, that is the belly button. Why so important?...
View ArticleHow many drains? One, Two or none?
Drains are tubes that are left under the skin during an operation. They are used to remove pockets of fluid that can accumulate. After any surgery, the tissues ooze fluid to a certain degree as they...
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Tummy Tuck After Massive Weight Loss
If you have recently undergone a rapid or dramatic weight loss, you should congratulate yourself. Losing weight can be a challenging process, especially when you have many pounds to drop....
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Is a Mommy Makeover Right for Me?
The joy of motherhood is real. So are the aftereffects on your body. Pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding all can leave changes, especially noticeable on your stomach and breasts. Not all these effects...
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Liposuction vs Tummy Tuck: Which Is Right for Me
Maryland Plastic Surgeon Provides Clients With Options to Meet Their Aesthetic Goals Maryland plastic surgeon , Adam G. Tattelbaum M.D., provides clients with a broad assortment of surgical and...
View ArticleTummy Tuck Philosophy
As many of you know, I do a lot of tummy tucks. It is one of my favorite surgeries because the goal is simple– try to make your patient feel normal again. While you may think repetition could get...
View ArticlePost-Tummy Tuck Frequently Asked Questions
Committing to any type of elective procedure is an exciting event. The process of improving your confidence and self-image has officially begun. For many people, this can be a life-changing event....
View Article10 Tummy Tuck Tips for Patients
I have been in the practice of cosmetic plastic surgery in Rockville and Annapolis, Maryland, as well as McLean, Virginia for over two decades. In that time, I have gotten to know countless patients...
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Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck
Liposuction and tummy tucks have been confused from one another since they’ve existed. This is perhaps due to common misconceptions that a tummy tuck is the all-time solution to women who just had a...
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Three Mommy Makeover Myths
You’re an amazing mom, and you’re already on your way to claiming the “Mommy of the Year Award.” You want to look fabulous when accepting it, right? Now that you’ve brought an adorable genius into the...
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The Benefits of a Quilted Tummy
Many of you may know I quilt my tummy tucks. However, you may not quite understand what that means until you have your consultation. For this reason, I’m going to explain the benefits of a quilted...
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Do Men Get Tummy Tucks?
Yes, they do. I see it more and more in my practice. But the consideration and selection process is very different from my female patients. In the female patient, pregnancy has caused the abdominal...
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Four Tummy Tuck Recovery Tips
Thinking about getting a tummy tuck? This is a popular procedure that can improve the appearance of your abdomen particularly after weight loss or childbearing. It is commonly part of a “Mommy...
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