Tummy Tuck
Tummy tuck and 360 Lipo—the perfect duo!
Dr. Ellen Mahoney and her team in Westport, CT are available to provide patients with a wide range of procedures, both surgical and nonsurgical. She finds that many women who are unhappy with the shape and contour of their bodies will want to ask about procedures such as liposuction and tummy tucks. At our practice,…
What are the benefits of liposuction with a tummy tuck?
For many women, the natural process of aging the changes that occur to their body after pregnancy and childbirth can leave the body contours changed—and not for the better! Excess skin, fat, and other issues such as sagging, deflated breasts can cause a woman to feel incredibly self-conscious about her appearance. With the help of…
The benefits of muscle repair in tummy tuck procedures
The tummy tuck procedure is a common body surgery performed by plastic surgeons to help in tightening and toning the abdominal area. Both men and women may struggle with excess fat and tissue in the midsection that makes them feel self-conscious about how they look—especially in more revealing clothing. Even with increased diet and exercise,…
Ten Ways a Tummy Tuck can Change Your Life!
A popular body contouring procedure requested by patients in and around the community of Westport, CT is that of the tummy tuck. The tummy tuck surgery, also known as an abdominoplasty, is performed to remove both excess fat and excess skin from the abdomen, where patients tend to have fat accumulate. Removing the skin also…
Complete your six pack with abdominal etching
Westport, CT area men and women who spend hours at the gym each week trying to get six pack abs may find that additional fat that has accumulated in the area makes it impossible to see the results of one’s hard work. This is why Dr. Ellen Mahony will recommend elective procedures such as abdominal…
Liposuction vs. tummy tuck: how do I know which one is right for me?
If you are an adult struggling to maintain your midsection with diet and exercise, you are not alone. It is common for men and women to experience settling of excess fat in the abdominal area, especially if they lead high-stress lives that leave them vulnerable to accumulating abdominal fat, as well as contributions from genetics,…
3 Types of Tummy Tighteners- Which is Best for You?
In my 30 years as a practicing, board-certified plastic surgeon I’ve performed more of two surgical procedures than any others: breast augmentation and tummy tuck. This is probably illustrative of much more than our cultural obsession with pert breasts and flat tummies (I’m looking at you Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine!). Notably, these two areas of…
Hidden Truths about Cool Sculpting: Beware the “Easy Fix!”
I see quite a few people every year who have failed Cool Sculpting and arrive in my office with complaints about contour irregularities, asymmetry, as well as insufficient shaping and slimming. Although these issues are significant, they are not nearly as problematic as the increasing numbers of people I now treat with Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia…
Ask Ellen About Tummy Tuck
Q: “Prior to having children I loved my mid section. My pre baby tummy was flat and tight and I want it back! I’m considering a Tummy Tuck. How do I know if I’m a candidate?” Ellen: The only way to know for certain that you’re a candidate for Tummy Tuck (also referred to as…
Ask Ellen about Aging Over 50!
Q: “I just turned 50 and it’s not my imagination…my waistline is thicker! I’m eating less…doing tons of crunches–nothing’s working. Help!” Ellen: Oh brother, that “thickening” is a topic close to my heart- and waist. First of all, I applaud you for choosing to stick to your “size!” And here’s the deal: eating less food…
