When is a muscle repair is needed in a tummy tuck?

Postpartum patients often present to the office complaining that their tummy is not as flat as it was before pregnancy. This is very common in patients who have maintained their weight but have not maintained their shape. They often experience a central bulge in their abdominal area when exercising. This is even more common with […]

Belly button, Why it is so important in tummy tucks?

Belly button is the most visible part after a tummy tuck. When showing off the results of a tummy tuck, patients often want to have their tummy exposed. An unattractive belly button will prevent patients from doing that. When patients present to the office seeking a tummy tuck, one of the most common areas of […]

Where does the fluid go with a drainless tummy tuck?

The number one source of discomfort for patients after a tummy tuck are drains. Using a drainless technique, eliminates the source of that discomfort. Patients seeking a drainless tummy tuck often ask, “if there are no drains where does the fluid go?” The answer to this question involves both the technique for the surgical dissection, […]

What is an Extended Tummy Tuck?

Extended tummy tuck is the best option for patients seeking a tummy tuck who present to the office with complaints of a lot of skin excess. This is especially true in the population of patients that have achieved a significant amount of weight loss. In patients where the skin excess extends the hips and lower […]

How to Create an Attractive Belly Button in a Tummy Tuck

Dr. Paresi discusses how to create an attractive belly button in a tummy tuck.

Subscarpal Fat Resection during a Tummy Tuck: The key to a better contour

The key to a better contour.

Why I use Exparel for tummy tucks and breast surgery?

Exparel (liposomal marcaine) is a long-acting anesthetic that is injected at the time of surgery to help with postoperative pain control.