Body Surgery Blogs and Ideas by Dr Mark Gittos FRACS(Plas) – International Specialist Plastic Surgeon and Body Surgery expert based in Auckland NZ.
Tips for Recovery after Tummy Tuck Getting an abdominoplasty is a significant decision in anyone’s life. It’s a procedure that helps tighten the muscles in your abdomen, giving it a flatter and firmer appearance. You’ve done the hard part, making the choice and going through with the surgery. Now, it is time for recovery, a
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What is an Ideal Weight For Plastic Surgery? If you are considering a plastic surgery procedure, your health, fitness level, and weight will impact your recovery & results and hence your ability to be eligible for surgery. As a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Dr Mark Gittos believes that an essential part of the plastic surgery journey is
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Can I Combine Hernia Repair Surgery with a Tummy Tuck? The surgical repair of a hernia can be performed by a plastic surgeon to ensure the best aesthetic and functional results. Abdominal hernias, such as umbilical and midline hernias, develop when part of the intestines or fat pushes through weakened abdominal muscles. The muscles of
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Things to Do to Reduce Scars After Abdominoplasty Surgery Do you have excess skin and pockets of fat around your tummy or abdomen? Have you tried a variety of diets and exercises but feel like you are not losing your belly fat? If so, you might be an ideal candidate for a tummy tuck surgery.
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Speed Up the Healing Process After Breast Augmentation Surgery Tips and techniques for recovery after breast augmentation. Knowing what to expect after your surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve your healing. You can help improve your surgical results by following your post-operative instructions closely. Here are some ideas to help. Dr Mark Gittos is
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Diastasis Recti Surgery to Strengthen Abdominal Muscles After Pregnancy Are you disappointed with your bulging tummy and wondering, “Why Do I Still Have a Baby Belly After Giving Birth?” – Maybe you have a condition called Diastasis Recti. If you have been struggling to get a firm tummy for years after giving birth, or if
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Excess Skin Reduction Surgery to Tighten Loose Skin and Improve Body Contour What is excess skin reduction surgery? Excess skin removal or skin reduction surgery for men & women who have lost a significant amount of weight is often referred to as Body Contouring or Body Lift Surgery. There are a variety of procedures available to
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What to eat after a Gastric Sleeve Surgery – Bariatric Surgery Post-op Diet Many people struggle to lose weight after becoming overweight or obese. Despite exercising and healthy eating, it can seem like nothing can help reduce the excess weight. The reasons for this can include metabolic and hormonal changes, issues with the thyroid, genetics,
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Benefits of Abdominoplasty – How Can a Tummy Tuck Improve Your Life Do you want to know the many Tummy Tuck benefits and whether it’s really worth it? – A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is a procedure that removes excess skin and fat to produce a slimmer and more toned midsection. A ‘full tummy tuck’
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Arm Lift Surgery vs Arm Liposuction for Saggy Arms or Bingo Wings We’ve all heard of the dreaded Bingo Wings or Saggy Arms – where the skin and muscle has sagged on the back of the upper arm, so that a simple gesture of waving to a friend becomes a traumatic experience as the flap
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