Body Contouring Episodes

For anyone who has lost a lot of weight, it’s common to have those saggy “bat wing” arms. As the weight loss boom continues thanks to GLP-1 medications, so does demand for treatments to improve loose skin. From arm lift surgery to liposuction to the innovative BodyTite body contouring procedure, Dr. Carrie Houssock and patient coordinator Danielle walk through each option, who it’s best for, what’s involved, and how to know which treatment fits your goals. Depending on the path forward, scars ...

Diastasis recti is very common but widely misunderstood, and it’s hard to even know you have it unless an expert confirms it. Because it is impossible to fix with exercise, tummy tuck surgery often includes diastasis repair. In severe cases of diastasis, you might even still look pregnant long after the baby is born. It can also cause back pain or force your center of gravity to be off. Along with fixing diastasis, umbilical hernias, and the terrible “C-section shelf,” we cover all the big que...

Despite what TikTok says, getting your old body back after having a baby is not a thing. It’s a miracle that your body grew a child, and there’s nothing wrong with the “mommy bod.” But there’s also nothing wrong with doing something for yourself after all that. In part one of two episodes covering the aesthetic procedures unique to the aftereffects of having a baby (commonly known as the “mommy makeover”), Dr. Houssock and Val take us through the changes to expect and what can be done to help. ...

About once a week, a bride-to-be comes in asking for our help and often there’s not enough time to do everything. Dr. Houssock and Lindsey, our in-house skin care expert, take you through the ideal timeline to prepare for a big event, from procedures to start planning at least 6 months ahead through the little tweaks you can safely do a week before the wedding. Hear the go-to wedding prep favorites and how far ahead to schedule them, and what to include in your “emergency kit” to camouflage an...

While there are minimally invasive options for skin tightening that can yield fantastic results for the right people and in the right areas, there is nothing nonsurgical that can take the place of the tummy tuck. Who: Dr. Houssock and Danielle lay out who is a candidate for a full, mini, or reverse tummy tuck. When: Find out how to plan your surgery and identify the best timing for your life How: the who, what, and why of tummy tuck options we offer and explain who might be the best fit for e...