Three Recent Advancements that Improve Tummy Tucks

Tummy tucks are about 200 years old, but today’s plastic surgeons thankfully use modern methods and equipment to ensure the procedure is as safe and comfortable as possible—and that the results are beautiful and natural looking as can be for every patient. When it comes to tummy tucks at St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons, our … Read more

Will a Tummy Tuck Give You Washboard Abs?

Can plastic surgery give you abs? Our St. Louis-based team knows this is something many people wonder about—especially as the weather turns warmer and more skin gets exposed to the sun. Having a sculpted, toned abdomen with washboard abs is a fitness goal that plenty of men and women aspire to achieve. However, despite a … Read more

Who Is an Ideal Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

We all store body fat differently, which is why each person’s body shape is unique. For some people, the lower body might be where they usually gain weight first, while for others, it may be the midsection. A tummy tuck, also known by the medical term abdominoplasty, can sculpt a flatter, more toned abdominal area … Read more

5 Tips for Fixing Your Posture After Plastic Surgery

Ever wondered why everyone stresses the importance of “sitting up straight?” From an early age, parents and teachers tell us that keeping our body in proper alignment is important. Turns out, they’re actually right. Great posture not only makes you look several pounds lighter, creates the illusion of your abs being more sculpted, helps you … Read more

Sometimes Two Are Better Than One: Lipoabdominoplasty

Two of the most popular procedures at West County Plastic Surgeons are abdominoplasty and liposuction surgery. St. Louis patients who want to improve the tone and contours of their abdominal area may want lipo to remove significant pockets of fat, whereas the tummy tuck deals with excess, baggy skin and separated muscles. Fortunately, the decision … Read more