Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Tummy Tuck - Questions and Answers

Q. My friend had liposuction performed on her stomach. Isn’t a tummy tuck the standard surgery for a “poochy” stomach?

A. Liposuction alone is performed when the underlying abdominal muscles and skin are fairly taut. A tummy tuck however, which can be done in conjunction with liposuction, tightens the skin and repairs weakened abdominal muscles.

Q. How soon can I have a tummy tuck after having a baby?

A. “Abdominoplasty” can be done as early as 6 weeks after pregnancy, but unless you have someone reliable to help with the baby, it’s best to wait 6 months to give your body time to recover from the pregnancy and delivery.

Q. I have always wanted to wear a bikini, but am self-conscious about my “poochy” stomach. Is getting a tummy tuck the answer?

A. If diet and exercise have not helped flatten your stomach, a tummy tuck can dramatically reduce the appearance of a protruding abdomen, giving you flatter and firmer stomach.


Read more information on the Tummy Tuck body contouring procedure at www.drgibby.com

Diane Gibby, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S Licensed in Texas, Dr. Diane Gibby is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the founder of The Women's Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Medical Association (AMA), Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS), Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and the Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons of Dallas. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Gibby's office is located at Medical City Dallas, Building C, Suite 820, (972) 566-6323.

Tummy Tuck: When Abdominal Exercises don't work

Most people yearn for a flat, trim stomach. Abdominal exercises are great for this, but they often aren't enough to tighten loose muscle and skin. Women in particular have a hard time strengthening these muscles after multiple pregnancies have stretched their abdomen to the limit. Weight loss can also cause loose skin in the abdominal area which may be resistant to toning...

Read more at www.drgibby.com

Diane Gibby, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S Licensed in Texas, Dr. Diane Gibby is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the founder of The Women's Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Medical Association (AMA), Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS), Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and the Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons of Dallas. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Gibby's office is located at Medical City Dallas, Building C, Suite 820, (972) 566-6323.

Breast Augmentation - Questions and Answers

Q. I’m worried about losing nipple sensation after Breast Augmentation.

A. While there is always a small risk of nipples becoming numb or oversensitive after breast surgery, usually any lost sensation is regained within 3 months.

Q. I am considering breast implants but am concerned about Capsular Contracture. What causes this condition and how common is it?

A. Virtually every body will respond to the presence of an implant by forming a capsule of scar tissue around the implant. In most cases the presence of this scar capsule is not detectable and the breasts look and feel very natural. In about 5 percent of patients, however, the capsule contracts around the implant causing the breast to feel hard and in some cases the shape of the breast will be distorted, often requiring additional surgery.


Q. I am considering a breast augmentation but am nervous about deciding on a flattering size and then conveying that decision to my doctor without any miscommunication. Any suggestions?

A. I suggest that my patients come to the office with photographs of the size breasts they wish to have, as well as pictures of breast sizes that they do not want. This helps eliminate all but a certain range of sizes and also give me a good visual idea of what my patient’s goals are for surgery.


Q. I am ready to schedule my breast augmentation, but am nervous about outpatient surgery. Is it safe?

A. It is important that the outpatient facility, including the physician’s office, is accredited to perform the type of surgery you are requesting. Ask for these credentials, including information about the person performing your anesthesia. At the Women’s Center, board certified anesthesiologists are involved with your surgical care.


Q. I am interested in having a breast augmentation before my beach vacation in three weeks. Will this allow for enough recovery time?

A. You may be tired or sore but should be up and around within 24 hours. While recovery time varies from patient to patient and depends largely on pre-surgery health, you should be fine to travel three weeks after surgery.


Q. Do breasts with implants experience sagging over time?

A. All breasts relax as time passes, because the weight stretches the skin, elasticity is lost with age and the amount of breast tissue often decreases as a woman get older. These factors mean that breasts can be expected to sag slightly whether or not there are implants present.



Read More information at www.drgibby.com about the Breast Augmentation procedure


Diane Gibby, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S Licensed in Texas, Dr. Diane Gibby is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the founder of The Women's Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Medical Association (AMA), Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS), Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and the Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons of Dallas. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Gibby's office is located at Medical City Dallas, Building C, Suite 820, (972) 566-6323.

Breast Augmentation: Are you considering it?

Breast Augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty) is a cosmetic procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast. Women may choose to do this for several reasons:
  • to enhance their body silhouette
  • to correct breast size after pregnancy
  • to balance the difference of size between both breasts
  • as a reconstructive technique

 Read more at www.drgibby.com!


Diane Gibby, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S Licensed in Texas, Dr. Diane Gibby is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the founder of The Women's Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Medical Association (AMA), Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS), Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and the Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons of Dallas. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Gibby's office is located at Medical City Dallas, Building C, Suite 820, (972) 566-6323.

Body Contouring Procedures: Making the Best Choice for You

The recent media attention may leave one with the impression that liposuction procedures are simple operations, liposuction is a cosmetic surgical procedure that requires careful consideration, pre-operative preparation, with post-operative suggestions that must be followed for a complete and healthy recovery.

It is important to have a good understanding of the different liposuction cosmetic procedures available...

Read more at www.drgibby.com!

Diane Gibby, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S Licensed in Texas, Dr. Diane Gibby is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the founder of The Women's Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Medical Association (AMA), Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS), Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and the Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons of Dallas. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Gibby's office is located at Medical City Dallas, Building C, Suite 820, (972) 566-6323.

A Healthy Approach to a More Beautiful You!

The staff at the Women’s Center knows true beauty begins on the inside and we believe that beauty should be as beneficial to your body as it is boosting to your confidence. It isn’t enough to enhance your physical appearance if your overall health isn’t in its best condition. We refer to our philosophy of overall health and vitality as "Healthy Beauty", the healthiest approach possible to a more beautiful you!

Our patients are encouraged to live a healthy lifestyle, which will contribute to maintaining or even improving their surgical results. We offer post-operative incentives such as complimentary sessions with a personal trainer or nutritionist, as well as pre-operative mammograms before breast surgery.

Below are some basic guidelines... Read More at www.drgibby.com


Diane Gibby, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S Licensed in Texas, Dr. Diane Gibby is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the founder of The Women's Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), American Medical Association (AMA), Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons (TSPS), Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) and the Board Certified Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeons of Dallas. She is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.). Dr. Gibby's office is located at Medical City Dallas, Building C, Suite 820, (972) 566-6323.

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