“Tummy Tuck to Breast Lift- Body Contouring Procedures in Albuquerque”

February 28th, 2011

Tummy tuck and breast lift are two of our most highly requested combination procedures at our office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This may be due to the lack of results achieved from dietary habits and a proper fitness routine. It can be virtually impossible to improve the appearance of lax abdominal muscles and excess skin without the assistance of a tummy tuck or to lift sagging breasts and reshape the breasts without the enhancement of breast lift.

Genetics, pregnancy, aging, are all key factors as to why the smooth toned appearance of the abdomen wanes over time and breast position and shape change. In fact, lax weak abdominal muscles may make it difficult to achieve results from your abdominal fitness routine. For these reasons, many women are interested in both the tummy tuck, also known as, abdominoplasty, and breast lift!

Cosmetic surgery procedures including body contouring and breast surgery can be performed simultaneously safely and effectively in one surgical time, with one anesthesia and one recovery time. This is very appealing for women on the go who wish to reshape their life, but have other obligations. In fact, when many women learn this, they say – why did I wait so long? Of course, some women prefer to have tummy tuck in one session and breast lift in another. Yet, either way, we’ve got you covered! Additionally, advancements have been made to enhance your recovery and allow you to enjoy the benefits in very little time!

During the procedures, you’ll have quick acting anesthesia if you chose so you’ll be sleeping peacefully. In the recovery room, you’ll stay ahead of discomfort with the attendance of our highly experienced nursing assistants. Within a few hours, you’ll be resting at home and within a few days, you’ll be up and about!

For two procedures that work wonders for your look and your outlook, Dr. Gallegos invites you to come in for a consultation to learn more about the best plan for you! You’ll be able to put simplicity in your decision because Dr. Gallegos will work with you every step of the way to help you achieve your goals!

In fact, he will help determine the best financial payment plan to fit into your budget. Certainly, the tummy tuck and breast lift will fit into your lifestyle! New Mexico cosmetic surgery is at the top of the level with Dr. Gallegos at his practice Hermosa Plastic Surgery in provides services to all of New Mexico, including Santa Fe and Albuquerque! Contact his office today to schedule an appointment.

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“Breast augmentation, Tummy Tuck, or Eyelid Surgery –A procedure can make a Difference”

February 23rd, 2011

In today’s society the perfection of beauty is not hard to come by. More and more women are electing to go under plastic surgery to help them gain higher self confidence and to enhance their personal and professional life, as well as men. However, some individuals are lacking to forget that they do not need to get 5 to 10 procedures at once to look amazing. There are varies procedures, which can be performed that can help boost your look and spirit.

As we age, we tend to feel our self esteem slipping away with every year that comes. We tend to say “my eyes look tired,” “I just cannot seem to lose stomach bulges no matter how many times I work out,” and women tend to say “my boobs are being convinced by gravity to fall to my waist”. If you are such an individual, then a plastic surgery procedure may help you achieve your best appearance.

For tired eyes, a relatively simple plastic surgery procedure that can be performed is eyelid surgery, also known as blephroplasty. Eyelid surgery removes excess skin above the eye as well as removes fat buildups that can weigh down the eyelid giving you the look of being tired or angry. Additionally, for some eyelid surgery can improve vision, as there is no sagging skin or bags weighing over the eyelid causing blurred vision.

For individual seeking to tighten their abdominal area, abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck may be appropriate. A tummy tuck removes excess fat and skin around the stomach and tightens the abdominal muscles to contour the stomach to a flatter firmer shape. A less invasive option to a tummy tuck is a partial tummy tuck, which offers a smaller incision and less down time compared to a traditional tummy tuck as it does not tighten the muscles in the stomach. Instead it only removes skin and fat from the abdominal area to flatten the stomach and tighten the skin.

For women seeking to lift, tighten and shape saggy breasts, breast lift may be right for you. Breast lift with breast augmentation is a also a common plastic surgery procedure performed on women who want to enhance their womanly attributes not only by lifting, but by augmenting the size of the breast. Breast lift with augmentation utilizes the use of a breast implant to create a fuller cup size while the lift, raises breasts to a more pleasing level.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery is important to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. During a consultation, questions, concerns, medical history, and your cosmetic surgery options and needs will be discussed and addressed. Ideal candidates for surgery are individuals with an idealistic understanding of what will happen before, during and after each procedure as well are in good physical and emotional health.

To schedule a consultation with New Mexico plastic surgeon Dr. Miguel Gallegos, contact us today.


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Tummy Tuck – A Necessary Procedure for Some in New Mexico

October 15th, 2010

Abdominoplasty is the technical name for a tummy tuck.  The muscles and skin of the abdomen can be very troublesome for some individuals.  Lack of exercise, getting older, losing a large amount of weight, or pregnancy can cause these muscles and skin to sag and droop. A Tummy Tuck procedure can help both men and women achieve a toned and tight waistline.

Dr. Miguel Gallegos has noted that his tummy tuck patients, who utilize the procedure for weight loss, continue to lose about 15% of their body weight in the year after this procedure of plastic surgery.  At his office in Albuquerque, Hermosa Plastic Surgery, the latest technology is used to give you a slimmer, firmer, more youthful shape.  Sometimes sagging skin is totally resistant to diet, weight loss, and exercise. A tummy tuck can help remove excess skin and shape your body. 

If you are under going abdominoplasty to tighten muscles and your stomach due to pregnancy, then a tummy tuck shouldn’t be performed for at least 6 months after child birth.  The skin and muscles get too stretched to be correctly resized right after a birth.  Women who undergo tummy tuck for this reason often undergo a breast lift, or breast augmentation to get the results they desire.

Repositioning the naval is necessary in a larger tummy tuck that involves making incisions in carefully chosen places on the abdomen.  Large portions of excess skin are removed that conveniently also erase any stretch marks.  The doctor may also use light liposuction to improve the waist contours by removal of small fat deposits.

Tightening and stitching the abdominal muscles is necessary next, and repositioning the naval is last. Sagging skin and fat in the lower abdomen, resulting from the affects of gravity and aging can be removed in a tummy tuck, but will not affect the naval.

These steps are carefully and expertly performed by Dr. Gallegos.  The total procedure takes at least two hours. Soreness and swelling are common with this type of procedure of plastic surgery.  Staying in bed for a couple of days is advised along with not working for at least two weeks. 

If you are curious if a tummy tuck would be a good choice for you, contact us by phone or email to make an appointment for a consultation.  Miguel Gallegos, M.D. F.A.C.S. has been serving clients in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area for over 8 years.  He is a board certified plastic surgeon. 

Remarkable tuck results can be viewed here on our website.  In your quest to secure pleasing body proportions, which always include the stomach, remember the tummy tuck procedure.  You can obtain a new outlook on life with a changed attitude and a new wardrobe!

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