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Restore SD Plastic Surgery»Blog » Archives for Plastic Surgery»Body Surgery

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tummy Tuck Recovery

Woman wakes up to sunny morning after tummy tuck and stretches arms overhead

Planning a tummy tuck? You’re in for a major transformation! A tummy tuck sculpts not just excess fat and skin, but also tightens the underlying abdominal muscles. As such, recovery can take several weeks, and requires an investment of research, planning, and especially patience. Here are 6 things you might not know about the initial […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Popular

Will weight gain or loss affect tummy tuck results?

Woman taking measurements of her waist

Weight fluctuations are a normal part of life, but can they affect the results of your tummy tuck? The good news is that tummy tuck results are extremely durable and can typically withstand a fair amount of weight gain or weight loss before results change significantly.  Here, La Jolla plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus weighs […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery

How to Plan Mommy Makeover Recovery Around Summer Vacations, According to a San Diego Female Plastic Surgeon

Mother and daughter on the beach during summer vacation

The plastic surgeon explains when to time a “mommy makeover” surgery—like tummy tucks, breast enhancements, and liposuction—to be ready for summer vacations and holidays. San Diego, California /Press Advantage/ —Dr. Katerina Gallus of Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego has performed hundreds of mommy makeovers in her 20+-year San Diego plastic surgery career, and she’s learned […]

Filed Under: Mommy Makeover

5 Procedures to Address Sagging Skin Post-Weight Loss

Woman with excess sagging skin after losing weight

Losing a significant amount of weight is a remarkable achievement and deserves to be celebrated. However, your hard-earned results can be overshadowed by the excess, sagging skin that is often left behind. We understand the importance of feeling as good as you look and looking as good as you feel!  To help your weight loss […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery

How to Reduce Cellulite in Just 30 Days

Woman pinching thigh after cellulite reduction treatment

The search for an effective solution to cellulite can be never-ending if you try all of the supposedly cellulite-fighting creams, massages, exercises, and diets—yet those stubborn dimples persist. If you are ready to reduce cellulite for good, we have the breakthrough treatment for you: Avéli cellulite reduction offers long-lasting, visible results with a quick in-office […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery

How to Take Your Tummy Tuck from Good to Great

Fit woman with her hands on her hips after a tummy tuck procedure

Getting a tummy tuck can be a transformative experience that enhances your natural beauty and boosts your confidence by removing excess skin and tightening your midsection. But how can you make sure your results are not just good, but great?  Here, San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus weighs in on key factors that will […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery

Everything You Need to Know About Mommy Makeovers, From a Plastic Surgeon and Mother

Young new mother and baby lying on bed

Motherhood is one of the greatest joys of life, but it surely takes a toll on the female body. Moms, you know the effects I’m talking about: new fat pockets, sagging skin, and separated abdominal muscles, not to mention a few more lines and wrinkles. The truth is, many women require help restoring their bodies […]

Filed Under: Mommy Makeover

Take Back the Years With a Mommy Makeover

mommy holding toddler son in air

If you’re dissatisfied with the way your body looks after giving birth, you’ll be happy to know that there’s an answer. A mommy makeover is a combination of cosmetic procedures performed to restore your pre-pregnancy appearance. A typical makeover might include a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, breast lift or breast reduction, and liposuction of problem […]

Filed Under: Mommy Makeover

Why You Should Consider a Brazilian Butt Lift

model image of bottom in white underwear

Do you want a taut, sculpted body with curves for days? Your beach-worthy body is closer than ever with the revolutionary Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). More than merely buttocks augmentation, this procedure brings balance, tone, and volume to your entire physique. At Restore SD Plastic Surgery in San Diego, CA, we are proud to offer […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery

Mommy Makeover vs. a Tummy Tuck

Mommy Makeover

Attention to all new mothers: we know exactly how frustrating it is to get rid of post-baby weight. It is an unavoidable truth about motherhood that pregnancy changes the body, widening your hips, enlarging your breasts, and leaving a few extra pounds around your middle that hadn’t been there before. And when you’re still busy […]

Filed Under: Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Popular

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