Q. Why do some doctors say I need a tummy tuck while others don’t? A. I have attempted to offer you the general reasons why a Surgeon may recommend, and the difference between liposuction and tummy tuck. Liposuction and LipoContouring Liposuction removes fat. It uses a long thin tube called a cannula and some form of suction to remove the... Read more »
Tummy Tuck
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Revision Surgery and Venous Thromboembolism
Q. Is general anesthesia required for a revision? I had a tummy tuck almost 6 months ago with Lipo to mons. I have had this bulge on the right side of my incision since the first time I took off my binder. I am wonder if a local can be done to revise? It seems to... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Tummy Tuck Belly Button (Umbilicus) Creation
Q. 10 days post. The area around my belly button is red and very hard to the touch. Is the redness around my belly button normal? I had a tummy tuck 10 days ago. The area around my belly button is red and very hard to the touch. There is also a lot of seepage... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting or Liposuction
Q. I am at my target weight goal and I am having trouble losing my belly fat, would CoolSculpting be good for me? A. Yes! CoolSculpting (CS) works. It does have its limitations so please consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and CoolSculpting Team to see if it will meet your expectations. It does not work... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding CoolSculpting or Tummy Tuck Following Weight Loss with Skin Laxity
Q. CoolSculpting or tummy tuck? I’ve had 3 cesareans and have been over weight for 17 years. I have lost a lot of weight and my skin has shrunk much more than I expected. But my abdomen still hangs over at least 1-2 inches. I still have fat in my abdomen area that I have... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Tummy Contouring following Pregnancy
Q. Advice on surgical vs. non-surgical results for fat reduction, firming/removing excess skin post pregnancy. 30 yo, G1P1 (no more planned), 17 months post delivery, vaginal delivery, currently 130 lbs (120 ideal), 183 at end of pregnancy. Looking for info on CoolSculpting and SculpSure (medspa recommended SS abdomen, CS flanks and inner/outer thigh) vs abdominoplasty... Read more »
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding Tummy Tuck and Mon’s Pubis
Q. Is it normal for pubic area to be higher after a tummy tuck? I had my tummy tuck over 3 months ago, and my pubic area (mons I think it’s called), is significantly higher than it was pre surgery. My doctor told me this was a possibility but I thought he said it was... Read more »
November Special: What’s Right for You? 20% Off Surgery
Save 20% Off Surgery this November and join us at our What’s Right for You? Free Screening Event. What’s Right for you? CoolSculpting, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover or After Weight Loss Surgery By Lauri Kane, MPH, ScD, Patient Educator for Dr. Dean Kane, Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa Baltimore MD There seems to... Read more »
What’s Right for You? CoolSculpting, Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover or After Weight Loss Surgery
By Lauri Kane, MPH, ScD, Patient Educator for Dr. Dean Kane, Center for Cosmetic Surgery and Medspa Baltimore MD There seems to be a confusion for patients who are not sure what is right for them between CoolSculpting, Liposuction, Tummy Tucks and Mommy Makeover or After Weight Loss Surgery. There is also a confusion... Read more »
Will ThermiTIGHT work on my stomach? Or should I get a Tummy Tuck?
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Dean Kane of Baltimore Answers Question Regarding ThermiTIGHT Q. I am 26 with one child. I’ve tried losing weight and exercising, the middle part of my stomach has extra skin and hangs when I bend over. I’m curious if I try ThermiTIGHT, if there a chance it will work on me. I would... Read more »
