Role of Nutrition and Exercise Post-Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Role of Nutrition and Exercise Post-Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) The period following surgery is crucial for proper healing, maintaining surgical results, and improving overall health. Nutrition and exercise are vital components of this recovery process after abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) as they support tissue healing, prevent complications, aid recovery, and promote long-term…
Will a brachioplasty improve upper arm muscle definition?
Will a brachioplasty improve upper arm muscle definition? Arm lift surgery (brachioplasty) removes extra skin and fat from the upper arms which can improve visibility of the existing arm muscles. An arm lift won’t add muscle mass, but it can give the biceps and triceps a more toned appearance. Disclaimer:…
15 Exercises Every Abdominoplasty Patient Must Know
15 Exercises Every Abdominoplasty Patient Must Know Contrary to popular opinion, an abdominoplasty is not a shortcut to losing weight. I blame these unrealistic expectations on the colloquial use of the term “tummy tuck” to refer to an abdominoplasty. Because of this, far too many people think that an abdominoplasty…
Everything You Need to Know about Diastasis Recti
Everything You Need to Know about Diastasis Recti Medically DRAM (Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscle) is defined as an inter-rectus distance (IRD) of 22 mm, three centimetres above the umbilicus, measured in a relaxed state. The connective tissue between the muscle is called the linea alba, and it can…
How to Tell if Your Abdominal Muscles Were Torn During Pregnancy
How to Tell if Your Abdominal Muscles Were Torn During Pregnancy Pregnancy is like a physical endurance challenge that lasts for nine months. As with any strenuous activity, it will leave its stamp on your body. Despite what media coverage of celeb moms would like you to believe, getting your…
Arm Exercises to Maintain Your Brachioplasty Results
Arm Exercises to Maintain Your Brachioplasty Results After having an arm lift (brachioplasty) you most likely want to enjoy your results for as long as possible. The question is, what can you do to keep your arms toned after a brachioplasty procedure? And when is it safe to exercise? This…
Brachioplasty Procedure: What it is, Surgery Prep, Risks, and More
Brachioplasty Procedure: What it is, Surgery Prep, Risks, and More Brachioplasty is a surgical procedure that tightens the upper arm by removing excess skin and fat. If you’re thinking about having arm lift surgery, there are many things you should know first. This article will explain who is a candidate…
How Having Twins Can Affect Your Abdominal Muscles
How Having Twins Can Affect Your Abdominal Muscles Every pregnancy is unique. They have only one thing in common: they all cause drastic changes in a woman’s body. Multiple births have exponential effects and are more complex from beginning to end. After carrying twins, women’s bodies look very different from…