Abdominoplasty Details: Abdominoplasty (also known as a tummy tuck) is a procedure designed to improve the cosmetic appearance of the abdomen. Although an abdominoplasty needs to be tailored to each individual, in general this operation involves four major steps: 1) Removing excess abdominal skin and fat. 2) Tightening (also known as plicating) the abdominal wall […]
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Tummy Tuck & Umbilical Hernia Repair: Watch the video
As part of Dr. Brenner’s new patient education instructional video series, you may now watch the Standard Tummy Tuck with Umbilical Hernia Repair video on this site. The video has also been featured on Dr. Brenner’s page on Surgery Theater. This video is an excellent way to help patients understand the surgical process as it […]
Read more »Short Scar Mini-Tummy Tuck® vs. Mini-Tummy Tuck vs. Traditional Tummy Tuck
When it comes to abdominal contouring, the simple truth is that not all patients are candidates for the traditional full tummy tuck. During a traditional full tummy tuck, a long incision is made in the bikini line to allow for three things: 1) Exposure of the abdominal wall muscles. 2) Tightening of the abdominal wall […]
Read more »hernialosangeles.com and ROX Hernia Center go live!
Co-directors Dr. Kevin Brenner and Dr. Daniel Marcus are pleased to announce the launch of ROX Hernia Center and the re-launch of their Los Angeles Hernia Surgery website. The surgeons of the ROX Hernia Center are committed to providing unparalleled care in the surgical treatment of abdominal wall hernias. ROX Hernia Center provides a comprehensive, […]
Read more »Tummy Tuck Recovery: Focus on Swelling & Scar Management
1) Abdominal Swelling: After your abdominal operation, you can expect to have post-operative swelling within the abdominal tissues. Swelling can be unpredictable and certainly varies from patient to patient. Post-operative swelling is more prominent during the first 24 to 48 hours after your operation. Swelling tends to subside gradually, and can take several weeks […]
Read more »Tummy Tucks and Hysterectomy together?
Frequently patients will ask if I can perform their tummy tuck operation at the same time that they are undergoing a planned hysterectomy. Abdominoplasty operations are extremely common in my practice as a component of total body rejuvenation during a Mommy Makeover. However, many women have complaints that center solely on their abdomen. Occasionally, […]
Read more »In Los Angeles, Breast Augmentation Predicts the Economy?
Every year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons releases the most recent plastic surgery statistics. And in 2010, the statistics show that plastic surgery bounced back, big time. Now people are asking, could the trend in breast implant surgery forecast the larger economic trends in the stock market and US economy? According to ASPS, in […]
Read more »Dr. Brenner’s Belly Button: Why your tummy tuck will look more natural…
The single most noticeable feature of an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is the belly button inset (umbilicoplasty). As a Los Angeles plastic surgeon expert on the Mommy Makeover, I go to great lengths to create a natural looking “neo-belly button” for my patients. Attention to the inset of a belly button is important whether as part […]
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