Category: Body Contouring

Are you struggling to lose weight? Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure to remove excess fat that stubbornly remains regardless of a healthy diet and exercise. While it may not be designed as a weight loss tool, this procedure can improve your health in a variety of ways.     Here are the three top health benefits you can receive through liposuction. 1. Improved Self Esteem Excess weight can make you lose your self-esteem and confidence about your appearance. Liposuction can significantly alter your silhouette by eliminating unwanted fat from your biggest problem areas. These targeted areas typically include the ... Read more

Abdominoplasty Celebrity Tummy Tuck Abdominoplasty, commonly known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that tightens stomach muscles and helps eliminate excess skin from the midsection. While the primary function of abdominoplasty is to enhance aesthetics, abdominoplasty can also provide significant health benefits. Below are five ways abdominoplasty can positively impact the quality of a patient’s life.  5 Health Benefits of Abdominoplasty Surgery 1. Fixes Ventral Hernias A tummy tuck can significantly help patients suffering from ventral hernias. A ventral hernia develops when the abdominal tissue or intestine pushes past the abdominal wall to form a type of sack ... Read more

Dr. Mendieta Explains the Difference Between Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck For patients looking to eliminate those final inches of stubborn fat or achieve the look of more defined contours and muscles, liposuction may do the trick. Others may need more extensive work to eliminate excess skin and tighten the tissues, such as a tummy tuck.     While they are both considered body contouring (aka body sculpting) procedures, liposuction removes excess fat, and tummy tuck surgery addresses excess skin and the underlying support tissue. Typically, liposuction is best suited for patients who only want a certain amount of contouring or ... Read more