After receiving an email inquiry regarding Lipodissolve I felt compelled to touch base on options available for fat removal.
What can you do to remove tummy fat?
Eliminate Simple Carbs From your Diet
Liposuction / Tummy Tuck
Eliminate Carbs. Tummy fat is usually collected in people who eat simple carbs such as: white bread, pasta, rice, bananas, corn, peas and all fruit except apples, berries and cherries; try eliminating these foods from your diet for a month or two, this may help you achieve your desired look. Beer or alcohol with mixers are also major contributors to tummy fat so don’t over look eliminating […]
Tummy Tuck – www.casas.md/
We continue our education series this week discussing the pros and cons of a full Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and a Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini-Abdominoplasty). The specific type of anesthesia is also an important point to consider. We believe both full Tummy Tuck and Mini Tummy Tuck can improve your quality of life, boost your self-esteem and self-confidence and is a safe procedure that Dr. Casas has performed many times over her 20+ year career as a cosmetic plastic surgeon. Please visit our informational procedure pages on Tummy Tuck, Mini Tummy Tuck as well as the respective before […]
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Introduction to Tummy Tuck
Are you feeling self-conscious about your abdominal area due to loose skin or stubborn fat that just won’t budge despite diet and exercise? A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, might be the transformative solution you’re looking for. This remarkable procedure reshapes your abdomen, restoring its tone and texture, especially after significant life changes like pregnancy or weight loss. With a tummy tuck, you can look forward to a smoother, firmer stomach that not only enhances your physical appearance but also boosts your self-esteem. In fact, it was the third-most-performed plastic surgery procedure in 2022, according […]
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a cosmetic procedure to remove excess skin and fat from the abdomen, tighten the underlying abdominal muscles, and reposition the umbilicus (belly button). This procedure can produce dramatic improvements in the shape and appearance of the abdomen. In some cases, a “mini-abdominoplasty” or “skin-only abdominoplasty” can be performed in those where the primary issue is excess skin within the abdominal area.
What Does a Tummy Tuck in Chicago Cost?
The tummy tuck surgery cost in Chicago can range from $8,000 to $10,000 on average. The final cost of the procedure depends on many factors that can […]
Liposuction or Tummy Tuck?
There have been common misconceptions about the decision for liposuction or tummy tuck. In some cases, people believe that liposuction is the right answer, but they may be better candidates for tummy tuck. Conversely, liposuction may be the right choice or an adjunct to the procedure. The right choice depends upon your goals in the procedure. There are also other newer choices.
-If you are interested in losing small deposits of fat, liposuction may be the right answer for the right candidates.
-If you are interested in addressing a protruding abdomen that does not respond to […]
Tummy Tuck – www.casas.md/
The Tummy Tuck is one of the most highly satisfactory procedures among women. If you are interested in a Tummy Tuck, you may be interested in knowing that there are new options designed to enhance your surgical experience and your outcome. When thinking about a Tummy Tuck, your goals may seem overwhelming, including:
Remove excess skin and/or fat from the upper, middle, and lower abdomen for a smooth appearance.
Tighten muscles to further diminish the appearance of a protruding abdomen.
Relocate your “belly button” or umbilicus to fit in with your new look.
Alas, Dr. Casas has refined her techniques […]
Coolsculpting – www.freezethefatchicago.com – www.casas.md/
This week we continue our learning and education series discussing the possibilities of the new FDA-approved fat reduction procedure CoolSculpting. We truly believe that fat reduction via CoolSculpting can improve your quality of life, boost your self confidence and self esteem. Please visit our informational procedure pages on CoolSculpting as well as the respective before and after photos and patient testimonials.
Dr. Laurie A. Casas has been recognized as one of the top cosmetic plastic surgeons in the field of fat reduction and offers personalized consultations for fat reduction, explaining the options and pros and cons of […]
Dr. Laurie A. Casas writes about the different options for surgical fat reduction and highlights the differences between a traditional Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) and the so-called Mini Tummy Tuck (Mini Abdominoplasty). You may also want to consider other non-surgical fat reduction options like CoolSculpting or Liposuction.
Question:
I’m in my mid-fifties and finally at a point in my life where I can focus on taking care of me. Ever since I had children, I’ve had loose abdominal skin that really bothers me. I’m interested in getting a tummy tuck, but I’m not sure which procedure would be best for me: mini tummy […]
Question: I have a couple of questions! First how do I burn fat off my stomach? And secondly, is there any way to make my butt bigger without surgery?
Answer Great questions! Improving those two areas on your body are common concerns and can be done using both surgery and natural techniques! When dealing with fat on your stomach let me point out that we do not burn fat, we remove it. Removing fat from the adominal region can be done by doing liposuction or laser followed by liposuction, which is also known as Smartlipo. To learn more about liposuction services […]
Question: After lipo do you need a tummy tuck? Is there alot of skin left hanging?
Answer: You may or may not need both. It depends on an individuals skin elasticity. When a patient has rapid weight gains or losses (pregnancy for example) sometimes the skin does not bounce back. The patient can pull it away and it sags. So these patients, regardless of their age, need skin resection when that body part is addressed. Evaluating a persons skin elasticity is a key element for all body contouring procedures. The best way to evaluate that is to come in for a […]
