Do I Need to Lose Weight Before My Tummy Tuck?
Designed to correct a protruding abdomen, a tummy tuck addresses unwanted excess skin and tightens the underlying abdominal musculature. The goal is a more toned and flatter midsection. Although a tummy tuck will slim your waistline, it is not a weight-loss tool.
At Dr. Fugo Plastic Surgery & Laser Skin Care Center, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Fugo is often asked by patients if they should lose weight before their tummy tuck. While the answer is unique to each patient, this blog from Dr. Fugo can shed light on how weight loss — and weight gain — will affect your tummy tuck.
Trending Treatments for the New Year
Winter is one of the best times to get plastic surgery. The cold, dark, dreary winter months give you plenty of time to rest and recover by spring and summer so that when the weather turns warm, and the sun comes out, you’ll be ready to show off your new body.
At Dr. Fugo Plastic Surgery & Laser Skin Care Center, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Fugo is proud to offer an array of plastic surgery procedures to help you return to a vibrant, more youthful version of yourself. Read on to learn about the hottest treatments at Dr. Fugo Plastic Surgery & Laser Skin Care Center going into 2020. More »
BMI—What Is It & Why Does It Matter?
Dr. Fugo understands that when it comes to plastic surgery, there are many things to consider. One fact that often surprises his patients is that their weight, and more specifically, their Body Mass Index (BMI), must be accounted for before any procedure can be planned. Here, we explore just what your BMI is and why it matters when it comes to achieving your ideal figure and plastic surgery goals.
This Just In! What’s Trending for 2017!
As a proud member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Fugo looks forward to the group’s annual statistics. Just released, this years’ report proves to be as interesting as ever. New trends, treatments, and techniques are all highlighted amongst this years’ latest numbers.
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Making the Most of Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
Your breast augmentation consultation is an exciting first step to achieving the breasts you have always wanted. More than just discussing the procedure itself, your consultation gives you a chance to familiarize yourself with Dr. Fugo and his take on developing an augmentation that is uniquely personal to you.
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