University of Virginia Plastic Surgery
1300 Jefferson Park Avenue 4th Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: (434) 924-1234
Location Hours: Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
At UVA Plastic Surgery, we understand that achieving your aesthetic goals may involve more than one step. Whether you're seeking a flatter abdomen through tummy tuck surgery or enhancing your curves with breast augmentation, combining these procedures can streamline your recovery and the path to your desired results. In this blog post, I'll discuss the …
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At UVA Plastic Surgery, we understand that choosing between a mini tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck is a significant decision. Our goal is to provide comprehensive information to guide you in selecting the procedure that best suits your needs. This blog post will discuss what each surgery entails, the benefits and considerations, the …
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Many patients considering tummy tuck surgery have more questions about recovery than the procedure itself. Besides wanting to know how long it takes to recover from a tummy tuck, they have questions about details such as how to sleep after a tummy tuck, what’s it like to wear a compression garment, and how to care …
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Post-pregnancy is one of the most popular times to opt for a tummy tuck. But how soon is too soon? What is the best timing? As plastic surgeons, we strive to help women enjoy confidence-boosting transformations in the safest fashion possible. Part of this commitment is providing information about the right time to choose body …
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Body contouring procedures are some of the most satisfying procedures to perform. As a plastic surgeon in the Richmond, VA area, I love helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their own skin. CoolSculpting®, tummy tuck, and liposuction procedures are popular because they are extremely effective. These treatments slim and sculpt targeted areas and reduce …
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Besides being asked occasionally about whether you have an "innie" or an "outie," most of us rarely think about our belly button's appearance. For the record, only about 10% of people have an outie. For patients getting a tummy tuck, though, the belly button is a central part of the procedure. In this blog post, …
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A tummy tuck, also called an abdominoplasty, is an effective way to remove saggy skin and stubborn fatty deposits to create the firm, flat midsection most people covet. A toned midsection adds to the overall contouring of your body and gives you a sleeker silhouette. If you're looking to get a tummy tuck in the …
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Tummy tuck surgery is known for its ability to tone and contour the midsection. However, it is also a fairly intensive procedure with a significant recovery time. Because of this, many people want to know as much as possible before they commit to a tummy tuck here in the Richmond area. In this blog post, …
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A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery that targets excess skin, stretched muscles, and fatty tissue along the abdomen. It is commonly performed after pregnancy or significant weight loss. During a tummy tuck at our Charlottesville or Fishersville practice, loose skin and underlying fat are removed and abdominal muscles are …
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The introduction of effective, nonsurgical fat reduction procedures such as CoolSculpting is one of the most important advances in aesthetics in the past decade. These non-invasive body contouring treatments are increasingly popular, but it's important that patients understand who is—and who is not—a good candidate for CoolSculpting. Our board-certified plastic surgeons that you consult with at our …
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