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Is it Easier to Lose Weight After a Tummy Tuck? A Female Plastic Surgeon ‘Weighs’ In.

Is it Easier to Lose Weight After a Tummy Tuck? A Female Plastic Surgeon ‘Weighs’ In.

Plastic Surgery, Popular

A tummy tuck, clinically referred to as abdominoplasty, is a type of body contouring surgery designed to tighten loose core muscles and remove excess skin & fat on the abdomen. Because a tummy tuck provides numerous benefits, ranging from increased mobility to improved posture, many patients have reported sustained weight loss following their procedures—but is […]

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When can you go back to work after a tummy tuck?

When can you go back to work after a tummy tuck?

Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Popular

Many patients ask for a timeline for their tummy tuck recovery. While we generally advise patients that you can go back to work after a tummy tuck (a.k.a. abdominoplasty) in two to six weeks, the amount of recovery time you need depends on several factors of your surgery. You may go home after the surgical […]

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The 5 Hottest Treatments in Summer 2024

The 5 Hottest Treatments in Summer 2024

Plastic Surgery

It’s full-throttle summer in Southern California, and we’re excited to share the top 5 treatments and procedures that our patients are loving this time of year! From permanent cellulite reduction to the top medical-grade facial, our list has something for everyone to feel more bikini-ready and confident. Avéli Cellulite Reduction  Avéli cellulite reduction is the […]

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Does Sculptra look more natural than filler?

Does Sculptra look more natural than filler?

Injectables

Dermal fillers have become one of the top non-surgical treatments to enhance the appearance, and one filler is especially popular among those seeking gradual, beautifully natural rejuvenation: Sculptra®. Here, San Diego female plastic surgeon Dr. Katerina Gallus answers some of the most common questions her patients ask about this innovative dermal filler at her San […]

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How to Avoid Fake Botox

How to Avoid Fake Botox

Injectables

It sounds like it would be impossible in the United States in 2024, yet the news of patients being hospitalized after receiving fake, counterfeit Botox® is real. The New York Times covered it, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning, complete with photos of the fake Botox packaging.  This news simply underscores […]

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Tummy tuck vs. 360 lipo: A plastic surgeon shares the pros & cons of each

Tummy tuck vs. 360 lipo: A plastic surgeon shares the pros & cons of each

Body Surgery

Deciding on the right body contouring procedure can be an intimidating journey, and you shouldn’t navigate it alone! As a seasoned female plastic surgeon in San Diego, Dr. Katerina Gallus has guided many patients through the options available to sculpt your curves and address the effects of weight changes, pregnancy, and/or time.  Today, we’re exploring […]

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