Category: Body Contouring

Almost half of the American population tries to lose weight in a given year, according to research by the National Center for Health Statistics. However, many people fail to achieve their weight loss goals, in large part due to genetic influences that resist traditional diet and exercise weight-loss strategies. This likely explains liposuction’s status as one of the most widely performed plastic surgeries of the past four decades.Given its popularity and widespread application, you’re...

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in 2018 liposuction was the second most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States. I see so many people who exercise and diet but just can’t seem to lose the weight in those stubborn areas–the tummy, “love handles” and thighs. They come in for consultation asking “is liposuction for me”.The answer depends on a number of factors. Am I healthy enough? Underlying medical problems such as heart disease, diabetes,...

The new year is upon us and you can make 2019 a transformative year by slimming and tightening your core with one of three popular abdominal procedures offered by Naples, Florida-based Gardner Plastic Surgery. Whether by tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, or Smartlipo®, Dr. Paul M. Gardner or Dr. Leo M. Baccaro can help you contour your midsection to achieve a slimmer, well-toned abdomen. Each procedure represents a different level of invasiveness, but all three typically lead to noticeable...

While exercise and diet are proven methods of firming and toning one’s physique, the thighs can sometimes seem especially resistant to any exercise- or diet-induced change. Some people find that their thighs vigorously retain fat cells, cellulite, and excess skin, no matter how severe the diet nor how intense the exercise. This may tend to prove especially true when exercise and diet lead to significant weight loss in other parts of the body, or as a result of aging or pregnancy. While...