Plastic surgeries are popular all year long, but the winter season is often the best time to undergo an invasive procedure such as an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. This body contouring procedure sometimes involves liposuction and breast augmentation or a breast lift for a combination procedure called the mommy makeover. The preparation, tummy tuck surgery,…
Read MoreMany patients opt for a tummy tuck to get a slimmer, more toned midsection. Dr. Roberta Gartside offers various tummy tuck procedures to help personalize your treatment, including mini and full tummy tucks. But what, exactly are the differences between the two? Mini Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck: What’s the Difference? If you are…
Read MoreWhich procedures are commonly included in a mommy makeover? Mommy makeover procedures focus on those areas most impacted by pregnancy and nursing. To address all of your areas of concern, McLean plastic surgeon Dr. Roberta Gartside may recommend breast lift and augmentation, liposuction and tummy tuck surgery, Thermiva™, and labiaplasty. The best way to determine…
Read MoreAbdominoplasty, more commonly known as a tummy tuck, addresses a number of issues in the midsection of the body. With abdominoplasty, board-certified McLean plastic surgeon Dr. Roberta Gartside can remove stubborn fat deposits and excess skin that obscure ideal contours and definition in the stomach. This procedure also allows Dr. Gartside to tighten and firm…
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