The tummy is the most common area that we treat, consult for and answer questions about. It seemslike it’s everyone’s “trouble spot.” From women who have had their tummy stretched through pregnancy to men who are carrying their excess weight in the dreaded “beer gut” almost every person alive has struggled with keeping a slim and trim looking belly. Because…
4 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas from a Cosmetic Lipo Surgeon
A survey of 2,000 Americans examined the emotions and attributes that make people feel self-conscious about their appearance — and revealed 59% aren’t comfortable in their skin. Even worse, 20% of young people aged 2 to 19 years and 42% of adults have obesity, which can put them at risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers according…
Lipo and Renuvion vs. Tummy Tuck
Looking for a Tummy Tuck Alternative? Results after just one day! One of the most common reasons we see patients at Imagen is for the “mommy makeover.” After children, many mothers are left with stubborn fat around their midsection and and saggy skin around the belly button. Plus, with aging it can be much harder to “bounce back.” The same…
Faja – What is It & When Should I Wear One?
What Is a Faja? Faja is a Spanish word (pronounced fa-ha), so how do you say ”faja” in English? It’s a tricky question since there isn’t a great translation, but it’s similar to a girdle or compression garment. Some of the biggest (and best!) manufacturers of post-surgery fajas are in Colombia and other Spanish-speaking countries. It is also a part…
3 Signs You’re Ready for Liposuction
If you’re pondering the idea of liposuction, you’ve likely been on a rollercoaster of emotions trying to decide if this is right for you. Whether it’s judgment from close peers, fear of medical procedures or just a stagnancy you’re trying to break out of, men and women delay or put off getting liposuction for many reasons! The reality is that…
