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Tummy Tuck Belt: Is It a Scam?

One of the popular products making the late-night TV and “As Seen on TV” sale sections is the tummy tuck belt. While consumer reviews and results seem to vary, the device has been almost unanimously shunned by the medical community. And with so many truly effective alternatives for trimming belly fat available, from CoolSculpting® to a …

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‘I’m Not at My Goal. Do I Need to Lose Weight Before a Mommy Makeover?’

Many of the women considering a mommy makeover at our practice in The Woodlands ask if they need to lose weight before the surgery. Because patient safety is my top consideration, I want all body contouring patients to be in overall good health—and that includes being at the weight they want to maintain. There are …

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Is Getting a Mommy Makeover Selfish? (Updated 2026)

A healthy diet and exercise aren’t always enough to get your pre-pregnancy body back. After having children, many women are left with physical changes that can’t be fully reversed on their own—no matter how committed they are to healthy habits. It also doesn’t help when well-meaning people suggest you just aren’t working hard enough, or …

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