Whether you gained some weight after your pregnancy or put on excess fat over the years, going through a weight loss journey can help you feel like yourself again. But as rewarding as the process can be, it can come with its challenges. One of the most significant difficulties after losing a lot of weight… Read More »
Category: Body Contouring
Why Young Adults Are Considering Body Contouring Procedures
More today than ever, young adults are considering body contouring procedures. They appreciate the customizable, non-surgical, and efficient surgical options available that make body contouring possible. New technology and advances in plastic surgery techniques allow younger adults to manage their appearance better than diet and exercise alone by making the most of the innovative trend… Read More »
4 Procedures to Get You Ready for Bikini Season
Won’t it be fantastic? After all the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it looks like this year, we can all go outside and enjoy summer again. And what better place for endless summer fun than in Long Beach, California? As you gear up for the beach and summer sun, we at Waltzman Plastic Surgery want… Read More »
What Is the Best Abdominal Procedure for Your Goals?
Many people are genetically predisposed to accumulate belly fat. Because of this, getting a flat tummy and a defined, contoured waist can seem almost impossible, no matter how much you diet and exercise. Depending on your goals, several procedures can remove fat and define your abdominal region. Which option is best for you depends entirely… Read More »
What Causes Stubborn Fat, and What Can You Do About It?
The way our bodies accumulate and store fat is one of the fitness and beauty industries’ favorite topics – explanations and tips abound, and it can be confusing to understand how your own body works. However, the answer to this problem is a simple equation of supply and demand. Eat More Than We Use While… Read More »
Body Contouring After Extreme Weight Loss
Losing a significant amount of weight is a huge accomplishment. Whether you’ve attained your goal through bariatric surgery or through diet and exercise, you should be proud of yourself for taking this big step toward a healthier and more fulfilling life. Unfortunately, many of those who have lost a significant amount of weight are left… Read More »
Why Some Patients Regret Going Too Small
Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world and is selected by women that want to add volume and shape to breasts they are dissatisfied with. Additionally, breast augmentation can also create a boost in self-confidence that is often even more valuable than their new appearance. Because of… Read More »
Choosing Between Liposuction and CoolSculpting
If you are near or at your target weight, but still struggle with stubborn fat in certain areas, there are now two body contouring procedures that can help you achieve the body contour you’ve been working hard for: CoolSculpting and liposuction. Coolsculpting is a non-surgical treatment which freezes the fat away. Liposuction is a popular… Read More »
Tummy Tuck Prep – Tips to Reach Your Ideal Weight
An accurate definition of tummy tuck surgery is a body contouring procedure, not a weight loss treatment. Abdominoplasty is designed to improve the shape and firmness of your tummy by removing stubborn fat and excess skin while repairing the abdominal muscles stretched out by pregnancy or weight fluctuation. The procedure is major surgery, so when… Read More »
Do You Need Liposuction or CoolSculpting?
You eat right and exercise but can’t get rid of that pesky fat. A protruding tummy, thick thighs, or flabby upper arms are taking away from the body you’re determined to have. Summer is sooner than you think and it’s time to get ready for your warm-weather wardrobe. The one thing you don’t want to… Read More »