Category Archives: Tummy Tuck

Do you have a mommy pouch?

Is it belly fat or diastasis recti? Diastasis recti is the separation of the abdominal muscles and very often occurs in the last trimester of a pregnancy. The increased pressure, weight and tension causes the abdominal muscles to stretch and separate.  Throughout your consultation the doctor and nurse can assess your abdominal region and diagnosis …

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Everything You Need to Know About Tummy Tuck Recovery

Tummy tuck surgery is used by our Burlington and Hamilton patients to slim their bodies and remove loose, saggy skin. The procedure can create transformative results, but it also requires an extensive recovery period. Many patients want to know how they can make their recovery time go as smoothly as possible. And good news—by knowing …

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What Happens to Your Bellybutton During a Tummy Tuck?

Men and women considering a tummy tuck at our Burlington, Ontario, plastic surgery practice are often curious what their midsections will look like after the procedure—especially the bellybutton. While it may seem like a minor issue, the navel plays a major role in how tummy tucks are performed. Whether or not a bellybutton appears natural …

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There’s More to a Tummy Tuck Than Loose Skin

Women browsing online for information about ways to restore their pre-pregnancy bodies typically come across several "too-good-to-be-true" remedies that promise slimmer abdomens without surgery. Very rarely do these methods work. During tummy tuck consultations with moms from Oakville, Hamilton, and throughout the area, Dr. Otto Weiglein explains why abdominoplasty is really the only way to get …

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