Have you already made the decision to have a mommy makeover and now you are wondering what comes next? The preoperative exams and preparation process is one of the most underestimated stages, and at the same time, one of the most important. The truth is that exams and preparation for a mommy makeover are as…
If you are researching abdominoplasty, you have probably already read about the horizontal scar, recovery, and muscle repair. But there is a detail that many patients only think about when they see postoperative photos: the navel. What happens to it? Is it removed? Does it look natural? I will tell you clearly: the navel in…
If you are researching abdominoplasty, you have probably read or heard something about drains. And your reaction was likely a mix of curiosity and some unease. That is normal. But drains in abdominoplasty serve a concrete and very important function: they help remove fluids that accumulate after surgery, reducing the risk of seroma, one of…
One of the questions I hear most in consultations, and that is most repeated in messages and video calls, is: how long do I have to wear the garment? And what happens if I take it off? The garment after abdominoplasty is not an accessory. It is a clinical tool that plays a direct role…
There is one complaint I hear frequently in consultations: “Doctor, I exercise, I watch what I eat, but my arms won’t change.” And it is a real frustration. Localized fat in the arms, especially on the inner and posterior side, has a genetic and hormonal component that does not always respond to effort at the…
The double chin is one of those areas of the body that does not respond easily to diet and exercise. And it’s not your fault: submental fat has a significant genetic component, in addition to factors such as age and weight changes. When you look at your profile and what you see doesn’t match how…
If you are researching options to redefine your complete silhouette, not just the abdomen or flanks separately, you have likely come across the term 360 liposuction. It is one of the body contouring procedures that has grown the most in recent years, and not because of a trend: it already represents 35% of all liposuctions…
If you are researching options to augment or improve the shape of your buttocks, you have probably come across two main procedures: the BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) and gluteal implants. And you likely also have doubts about which one is better, safer, and more durable. I see it daily in consultations. Patients come with legitimate…
If you are considering a gluteal fat transfer, what many know as BBL, you have probably already researched the procedure itself. But there is a stage that determines much of the outcome and that many patients underestimate: preparation. In my practice as a board-certified plastic surgeon, with more than 15 years of experience in body…
One of the questions I hear most in consultations is direct and honest: “Doctor, I am thin and I have little fat. Can I still have a BBL?” The short answer is: it depends. And the long answer is what I want to explain in this article. What Is a BBL and Why Does Fat…
