Category: Body Contouring

It should come as no surprise that there are dozens of different treatments designed to eliminate or reduce the appearance of cellulite, as roughly 90 percent of all women experience the skin dimpling effects of cellulite on their abdomens, thighs, and/or buttocks at some point in their lives. While diet and exercise may impede cellulite formation and help reduce the appearance of cellulite in some women, others fail to achieve any diet- or exercise-related cellulite control...

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...

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...

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...