Author Archives: Dr. Ross Blagg

What Happens to Your Bellybutton During a Tummy Tuck?

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dr. Ross Blagg

Woman showing off her flat stomach after tummy tuck surgery

Can the navel—a feature people rarely think about—really be the key to a successful tummy tuck? Our Austin, Texas, plastic surgeons actually think about patients’ bellybuttons quite a bit when performing an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. That’s because if it looks out of place or misshapen, it will attract unwanted attention and spoil the overall result of the procedure. So, … Read more

Your Ultimate Tummy Tuck Recovery Guide

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Dr. Ross Blagg

Woman showing off her flat stomach after recovering from tummy tuck surgery.

Tummy tuck surgery at our Austin, Texas practice can create a slim, toned midsection, but it requires significant recovery time. Many patients are interested in learning how to speed up the recovery process and get back to daily life as soon as possible. Although recovery is a bit different for everyone, we have a few general tips and tricks for … Read more

Should I Get a Tummy Tuck? What You Need to Know

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Dr. Ross Blagg

Excited woman proud to show off her fit body

Considering a tummy tuck at our plastic surgery practice in Austin, Texas? You’re certainly not alone. This body contouring approach is one of the most popular procedures my fellow surgeons and I perform. The surgery offers major cosmetic benefits, from excess skin removal to muscle tightening—but that doesn’t mean it’s right for everyone. Here are a few things you should … Read more

Does “DIY” CoolSculpting Work? Why You Shouldn’t Try it at Home

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Dr. Ross Blagg

CoolSculpting is one of our Austin and Round Rock offices’ most popular treatments because it offers a powerful, effective way to slim stubborn fat deposits without surgery. The treatment seems deceptively simple: freeze targeted fat cells to kill them off so the body can flush them away naturally. Because the process seems so simple, some people believe they can create … Read more

The C-Tuck: Is it Safe & Worth It?

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Dr. Ross Blagg

The “c-tuck” is the latest buzzword to make the rounds in the plastic surgery world, and it’s understandable. The trend, which combines a tummy tuck with a c-section, claims to offer a convenient way to bounce back after a baby without undergoing a separate surgery. Unfortunately, our Austin team of cosmetic body contouring surgery specialists doesn’t recommend this approach, and … Read more

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