Author: Dr. Gregory Dumanian

Is a Tummy Tuck Permanent?

Tummy tuck surgery is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed today. This cosmetic procedure involves the removal of both excess fat and skin, resulting in a smoother, more defined abdominal section. Although dietary intervention and exercise are helpful when it comes to improving body tone and shape, these approaches aren’t always feasible…Read More…

Exercise after Hernia Repair

As a trusted hernia specialist, Dr. Gregory Dumanian is the best source of information for questions about preparing for hernia repair and recovering from it. Many hernia repair patients, especially those that are active and/or work out regularly, ask when they can resume exercising after hernia repair. In general, patients should wait until Dr. Dumanian…Read More…

Umbilical Hernia Repair

According to the American College of Surgeons, about 1 out of every 10 abdominal hernias is an umbilical hernia. These hernias occur when tissue protrudes through the abdominal wall near the navel (a.k.a., belly button). No one should have to live with the noticeable bulge in the abdomen nor the pain or pressure caused by…Read More…

Creating a Belly Button

For people that have had cosmetic or reconstructive surgery of the abdomen, a normal looking umbilicus (i.e., belly button) is very important. The belly button is crucial to the overall appearance of the entire torso, but abdominal surgery can distort, deform or even remove it altogether. An aesthetically pleasing belly button is typically small and…Read More…

Dr. Dumanian Performs Innovative TMR Surgery to Create Bionic Arms for Teen

The Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) surgical procedure, developed by Gregory A. Dumanian, MD, and Todd A. Kuiken, MD, PhD, offers improved prosthesis control for arm amputation patients. During the TMR procedure, surgeons transfer nerves from the residual arm to target muscles that no longer have a function due to the amputation. Following transfer, the nerves…Read More…