Deciding whether to undergo a cosmetic procedure, such as tummy tuck surgery, requires a great deal of research and preparation. In addition to wondering about recovery times, benefits, and the cost of a tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, you may also be curious about how the scars will appear once you’ve healed. Will they be big? Will people notice them? Can you cover them with clothing? These are some of the potential questions you may have that our skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. […]

Deciding whether to undergo a cosmetic procedure, such as tummy tuck surgery, requires a great deal of research and preparation. In addition to wondering about recovery times, benefits, and the cost of a tummy tuck, also called abdominoplasty, you may also be curious about how the scars will appear once you’ve healed. Will they be big? Will people notice them? Can you cover them with clothing? These are some of the potential questions you may have that our skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. […]

If you’ve had children, lost a significant amount of weight, or noticed developing skin laxity around your abdomen, you may be considering tummy tuck surgery, also called abdominoplasty, to help restore a more youthful figure. One of the first questions you may have when researching this procedure likely will be about the cost. While every patient’s needs and treatment plan will be unique, our experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, can help to outline the general expenses of this popular surgery […]

If you’ve had children, lost a significant amount of weight, or noticed developing skin laxity around your abdomen, you may be considering tummy tuck surgery, also called abdominoplasty, to help restore a more youthful figure. One of the first questions you may have when researching this procedure likely will be about the cost. While every patient’s needs and treatment plan will be unique, our experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, can help to outline the general expenses of this popular surgery […]

Last Friday we proposed the following question on our Facebook page:  How can one prevent blood clots from developing after a surgical procedure?  All the responses received were correct answers!  So good job everyone Let us start first with answering the basic questions. 1)  What is a blood clot?   Blood clots form when blood fails to circulate adequately. A DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) is a blood clot that forms in the leg veins, typically beginning in the calf veins. […]

Orlando, FL – Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, a practitioner of Orlando plastic surgery, performs several tummy tuck procedures a week. He has noticed that recently more tummy tuck patients are opting to have breast lift, breast augmentation, or breast reduction surgery simultaneously, as the popularity of “mommy makeover” procedures rises. According to Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, ideal candidates for the tummy tuck procedure are patients with a presentation of excess skin on the abdomen but who otherwise appear to be […]

Last week we proposed the the following Facebook Trivia Question: Is a Tummy Tuck similar to a C-Section in terms of Pain? In general, there is more dissection involved with a tummy tuck than a cesarean section. In a c-section, there is an intraabdominal component to the operation and the fibrous tissue layer is cut. In abdominoplasty, the fibrous tissue layer is plicated (folded in or tucked) leading to tightness. However, people experience pain and discomfort differently. First we must […]