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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tummy Tuck Recovery

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tummy Tuck Recovery

Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Popular

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 […]

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How to Treat Sagging Breasts: Learn the Key Benefits of a Breast Lift

How to Treat Sagging Breasts: Learn the Key Benefits of a Breast Lift

Breast Surgery

The effects of aging can produce a variety of unwanted aesthetic changes to your body that can leave you feeling less attractive and less confident. Many women seek to lift sagging breasts, as they are a common issue eventually experienced by most women as they age. Luckily, women who are dissatisfied with the appearance of […]

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Will weight gain or loss affect tummy tuck results?

Will weight gain or loss affect tummy tuck results?

Body Surgery

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 […]

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Your Breast Implant Removal Questions, Answered

Your Breast Implant Removal Questions, Answered

Breast Surgery

When it’s time to have your breast implants removed, you need to know your options. As a board-certified plastic surgeon and breast implant removal expert, Dr. Katerina Gallus is passionate about educating her patients on the facts. Below, she answers questions unique to breast implant removal that patients ask. Does Dr. Gallus perform en bloc […]

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5 Facts About Earlobe Surgery

5 Facts About Earlobe Surgery

Plastic Surgery

Earlobe repair surgery is an aesthetic cosmetic surgery in which a trained surgeon expertly reshapes and restores the earlobe’s appearance. In this post, San Diego facial plastic surgeon Dr. Janet Chao shares 5 things you should know about ear surgery if you are considering undergoing this procedure. 1. Your earlobe is made of skin and […]

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

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

Mommy Makeover

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 […]

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  • Is it Easier to Lose Weight After a Tummy Tuck? A Female Plastic Surgeon ‘Weighs’ In.
  • When can you go back to work after a tummy tuck?
  • 6 Things You Didn’t Know About Tummy Tuck Recovery
  • 5 Reasons Why It’s Essential to Have Your Plastic Surgery Procedure in an Accredited Facility
  • 6 Neck Treatments for Busy San Diego Women
  • 3 Topics to Cover With Your Surgeon Prior To Breast Augmentation

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