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Preliminary online research is great if you are just starting to consider getting a tummy tuck and want to know basic information like what it does, who’s a good candidate and what recovery is generally like. But for more customized recommendations and professional advice, you’ll want to sit down with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a tummy tuck consultation.

These are just a few of the benefits of an in-person consult over Internet research.

1. Get Personalized Recommendations

   One of the biggest benefits of talking with your plastic surgeon face-to-face is that you can get personalized recommendations about your unique situation.

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Swelling after a tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is quite typical for a surgery this extensive. How long swelling lasts after a tummy tuck depends on many different factors. Understanding why swelling occurs may help you to better prepare mentally and have more realistic expectations for your recovery and results.

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Swelling after a Tummy Tuck Is Normal

Swelling in the abdominal area is perfectly normal and expected after a tummy tuck. In this area of the body, the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels work as a drainage system for fluids.

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Your tummy tuck consultation is your opportunity not only to get to know Dr. Eric Mariotti and his qualifications, but also to ask all of the burning questions you’ve ever had about the surgery, the recovery, the results and your specific situation. It can be totally overwhelming! But if you have these 3 tummy tuck consultation questions on deck, you can feel comfortable that you got the most out of your time with Dr. Mariotti.

1. Am I a Good Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

   The first question to ask at your tummy tuck consultation is whether or not you’d be a good candidate for the surgery.

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Once you’ve had your tummy tuck, it’s tempting to want to jump right back into the gym and make your midsection look even better with ab workouts and exercise. But it’s important to let yourself heal, and your muscles repair after surgery. Here are four simple steps to help ease you back into your workout routine after tummy tuck surgery.

1. Listen to Your Doctor

   First and foremost, when it comes to exercise after a tummy tuck, you’ve got to listen to your doctor. Don’t take your recovery plan into your own hands. Work with your surgeon on when and how to get back into your exercise routine and lean on their expertise.

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Liposuction and abdominoplasty go hand-in-hand and are often combined into one convenient body contouring procedure. If you’re already planning a drain-free tummy tuck, should lipo be part of the plan, too? This quick guide should help you answer this common question.

What’s the Difference between Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck?

First, it’s important to understand the difference between these two procedures and how one can complement the other. Liposuction is a body contouring treatment that removes the perfect amount of unwanted fat cells from the targeted area to create a slimmer and more toned look.

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You know you want to do something about unsightly excess skin and weakened abdominal muscles, but you’re not sure if a tummy tuck or mommy makeover is the right solution to your problem. Ask yourself these three questions to help you figure out the answer to your tummy tuck vs. mommy makeover debate once and for all.

Where Are Your Trouble Spots?

The main difference between a tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, and a mommy makeover is the area(s) that they treat. As its name suggests, abdominoplasty addresses your abdominal area and can remove and tighten loose skin and muscle tissue in this area.

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