Lewis Plastic Surgery: Gordon Lewis, MD
2331-A Robious Station Circle
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 267-6009
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

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Mini Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck: What’s the Difference?

Close-up of a woman's flat stomach (model) wearing a red swimsuit against a white background.

A “pooch” can be a confidence buster for men and women who have dieted, exercised, and worked hard to lose weight. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is often the right solution for targeting and eliminating stubborn, unwanted pockets of abdominal fat and excess skin. But which type of tummy tuck would work best for you? How do you weigh the…

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Can You Get a Better Belly Button After Tummy Tuck?

Woman (model) showing off her stomach and bellybutton while seated indoors.

  Tummy tuck surgery has an extremely high rate of satisfaction—a RealSelf “Worth It” rating of 95%. After this transformative surgery, patients enjoy smooth abdominal skin, a flat belly, and a slimmer waist. But did you know that a tummy tuck can reshape your belly button? One of the main perks of a tummy tuck is that it can reshape…

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Are You a Good Candidate for a Mini Tummy Tuck?

Woman holding her stomach (model)

If you are a man or woman desiring a flat, toned midsection but don’t want to commit to a full tummy tuck, you are in luck! A mini tummy tuck works for individuals who have excess fat deposits and saggy skin below the bellybutton due to sudden weight loss or pregnancy aftereffects. While a mini tummy tuck is effective for…

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The Close Relationship Between Tummy Tuck and Pregnancy

Tummy tuck is the cosmetic procedure most requested by women who have had children. That’s because the abdomen is typically the area of the body that’s most affected by pregnancy, leaving behind an excess of loose skin and weakened muscles. These issues, which diet and exercise can’t typically remedy, can be reduced with tummy tuck surgery. The relationship between tummy tuck…

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