Almost all women will get cellulite at some point in their lives. In fact, according to a study in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, nearly 85 percent of women ages 20 and older have cellulite. It can develop at any age, and most often appears on the thighs, abdomen and buttocks. Men can…Read More…
Author: Dr. Gregory Dumanian
How to Minimize Tummy Tuck Scars
Tummy tuck surgery involves making an incision across the lower abdomen, from hipbone to hipbone, and removing excess skin and fat to improve the abdominal contour. When performing tummy tuck in Chicago, Dr. Gregory Dumanian is careful to place this incision as low as possible (right above the pubic hairline) to hide easily under a…Read More…
Is Belly Fat Bad for your Brain?
It is well-publicized that obesity is a national epidemic, and can raise the risk of deadly health conditions. According to newer research, obesity and diabetes (which often go hand-in-hand) is bad not only for the body, but also for the brain. Scientific evidence now suggests surplus fat can raise the risk of conditions that lead…Read More…
The Effects of Stress on Your Appearance (and How to Treat Them)
Stress-inducing events like job loss and divorce are undoubtedly taxing in a psychological sense, provoking feelings of grief, anxiety and fear. The body can also respond to stressful events physically through a host of unpleasant side effects. Let’s take a closer look at how stress can affect your appearance, and what to do about it….Read More…
Maintaining Your Plastic Surgery Results
Dr. Gregory Dumanian regularly fields questions about how to maintain the results of facelift, liposuction, tummy tuck and other plastic surgery procedures. With the right personal care and lifestyle habits, the results should last for many years. Here are some tips from Dr. Dumanian to maintain the life of plastic surgery results. Avoid Sun Damage…Read More…
What happens to the muscles on the side after a components release? Do they weaken?
There are three side muscles–the external oblique, the internal oblique, and the transversus abdominis. The most common version of the components release hernia repair cuts the external oblique muscle as it inserts onto the vertical rectus abdominis muscles. The side muscles become more compliant (stretchy) with the external oblique cut, allowing the rectus abdominis muscles…Read More…
Tips for Healing from Plastic Surgery
Healing from a surgical procedure is different for everyone, and the experience varies depending on the specific procedure(s) performed and the individual. However, there are a few commonalities in the healing process. The first two to three days after surgery will be the most uncomfortable, and patients typically spend most of the time in bed…Read More…
TMR in the news in southern Illinois
Dr. Dumanian is given credit for the development of TMR used to treat this patient in southern Illinois. http://www.sj-r.com/article/20140323/NEWS/140329739/
AWR (Abdominal Wall Reconstruction) Meeting, Washington DC, 2014
Dr. Dumanian will give three lectures at the AWR meeting this coming June. The first will be entitled “The tissue response to synthetic and biologic materials”. The second is “Local and free flap reconstruction”. The third is “Perforator Sparing: Why not the standard”. On June 13, he will be on a panel entitled “Stump the…Read More…
American Association of Plastic Surgeons Meeting 2014
Dr. Dumanian will present a talk on the use of mesh in abdominal wall reconstruction at the 2014 AAPS meeting in Florida.