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‘How Long After a Mommy Makeover Can I Drive?’: A Guide to Your Mommy Makeover Recovery

Busy moms juggling work, carpools, and the thousand other obligations that come with being a parent often put their needs second to everyone else's. Some of the women we see considering mommy makeover surgery at our practice in The Woodlands, Texas, say they’re concerned about a lengthy recovery putting them on the parenting sidelines for …

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Restylane® vs JUVÉDERM® in The Woodlands, TX: Is One Better Than the Other?

Not all that many years ago, the Restylane and JUVÉDERM product lines consisted of a couple of workhorse fillers that injectors used to minimize wrinkles, contour cheeks, augment lips, and accomplish whatever other goals patients described. Fast forward to the present, and the number of advanced dermal fillers tailored to treat specific concerns has multiplied …

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Tummy Tuck Belt: Is It a Scam?

One of the popular products making the late-night TV and “As Seen on TV” sale sections is the tummy tuck belt. While consumer reviews and results seem to vary, the device has been almost unanimously shunned by the medical community. And with so many truly effective alternatives for trimming belly fat available, from CoolSculpting® to a …

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‘I’m Not at My Goal. Do I Need to Lose Weight Before a Mommy Makeover?’

Many of the women considering a mommy makeover at our practice in The Woodlands ask if they need to lose weight before the surgery. Because patient safety is my top consideration, I want all body contouring patients to be in overall good health—and that includes being at the weight they want to maintain. There are …

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Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck: Which Is Right for You?

If your goal is to achieve a flatter and firmer midsection, two popular cosmetic surgery procedures are liposuction and tummy tucks. While both treatments aim to improve the appearance of the abdominal area, they work in different ways. How Liposuction Works Liposuction removes unwanted fat deposits from the body. It’s a versatile treatment that can …

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What Is Included in a Mommy Makeover?

If you want a flatter midsection, fuller and more lifted breasts, and a well-sculpted waist and midsection, a mommy makeover can do just that. Most people include breast augmentation, a breast lift, tummy tuck surgery, and liposuction in their mommy makeover procedures to address common post-pregnancy issues. But the good news is, you don’t have …

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How Often Do You Need To Get BOTOX To Maintain Results?

People considering getting BOTOX in The Woodlands, TX, may have questions about how long the effects of their BOTOX treatment will last. Sometimes, the answer depends on what BOTOX is treating and where it's injected, among other factors. Aside from its effect on wrinkles, BOTOX can also be used as a treatment for gummy smiles, …

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How Long Will a Facelift Last?

If you’ve been relying on nonsurgical treatments to fend off signs of aging but are tired of frequent maintenance treatments, a facelift offers a longer-term solution. Still, you might be wondering how long a facelift will last. As you might guess, there is no definitive answer because several factors influence the duration of your results. …

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