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their results and minimize the Rhinoplasty surgery also takes a
time they spend recovering few hours and the initial healing
from
these
procedures. period is two to three weeks
for the average patient. Many
The abdominal part is typically patients, however, may notice
some slight swelling especially
liposuction or a tummy tuck.
Liposuction is the removal of in the tip area for several more
fat from under the skin while a months. The small changes
tummy tuck involves removal made to the tip of the nose are
of both fat, excess skin, and what take a long time to show.
tightening abdominal muscles. Other changes like removal
Pregnancy often leaves women’s of a large nasal hump and the
Mommy makeovers are also stomach muscles separated width of the nose are almost
becoming
quite
popular. to accommodate the growing immediately seen.
Typically a combination of breast baby. A big part of tummy tuck
and
abdominal
procedures involves sewing these muscles A good number of patients who
which allows a patient to realize back together to achieve that flat visit Synergy Plastic Surgery
several results after only one belly. It takes Dr. Kerr about two come from outside the Austin
surgery.
The intention is to three hours to do a standard area and even outside Texas
usually to reduce downtime. tummy tuck. Most patients need State. Dr. Kerr advises that
some patients need to be
People want to maximize a couple of weeks to recover.
implants carry a warranty for
10 years and have a highly
cohesive gel often referred to as
a “gummy bear” breast implant
in both a smooth and textured
shell. The operation has little
down time, and Dr. Kerr states
that patients are “really happy
with their new breasts within just
a few months after the implants
settle into place.”

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