Body contour Archives - Kelly R. Kunkel, M.D., P.A.

Top Myths About Lower Body Lift Surgery—Debunked!

Lower body lift surgery can be transformative, especially if you have undergone significant weight loss or want to address sagging skin around your midsection, thighs, and buttocks. Despite its benefits, many myths surround this procedure, leading to confusion and perhaps reluctance to schedule a consultation. Dr. Kelly Kunkel, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Fort Worth with extensive […]

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What to Expect During Tummy Tuck Recovery

Undergoing a tummy tuck can be a life-changing decision, offering a smoother, more contoured abdomen. However, understanding what to expect during your tummy tuck recovery is essential to ensure a smooth healing process. The First Few Days After Surgery In the first few days after your tummy tuck, it’s normal to experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort. Your

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Benefits of a Tummy Tuck After Weight Loss

Losing a lot of weight is a big deal – you’re healthier, more energetic, and often more confident. But it can also leave you with loose, sagging skin around your belly and other areas. That’s a frustrating feeling when you’ve worked so hard to drop the pounds. A tummy tuck could be the perfect solution to give

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How to Prepare for Your Lower Body Lift Surgery

A lower body lift surgery is a transformative procedure to remove excess skin and contour the underlying tissues. Those who have experienced substantial weight loss and wish to improve their body shape have the most to gain from this procedure. This surgery can tighten and smooth areas like the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks, enhancing your appearance and

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Should I Lose Weight Before Body Contouring?

If you’re thinking about body contouring, chances are you’re looking to enhance your appearance and boost your confidence. Perhaps you’ve been considering whether shedding a few pounds before undergoing the procedure is necessary. It turns out that losing weight can help you get even better results from body contouring procedures. What Is Body Contouring? Body contouring

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Everything You Need to Know About Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) in Fort Worth, Texas

Have you ever looked at your abdomen and flanks and thought, “I’d sure like to have a better shape”? We all look in mirrors and pick out little things we might want to change about how we look. If you’ve wondered about options for enhancing the look of your tummy, there are some great options.

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Which Kind of Tummy Tuck Is Right for You?

Each individual seeks a different level of improvement from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and because individuals have different amounts of excess fat and skin, there are also several kinds of tummy tucks. Ultimately, when it comes to choosing one, Dr. Kelly Kunkel will recommend the best procedure that will get you the results you want with

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3 Things To Know Before Getting Your Mommy Makeover

If you’ve ever had children, you’ve experienced first-hand the physical toll it takes on your body. The entire process is miraculous, but some women look and feel ‘deflated’ afterward. The phrase ‘life isn’t fair’ doesn’t have to apply here, though. A mommy makeover can be restorative, both physically and emotionally. It’s best to have an

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All You Need to Know About a Lower Body Lift After Massive Weight Loss

Losing a lot of weight, and keeping it off, is so difficult to do. If you are one of the dedicated people who have managed to accomplish this, congratulations! You may have noticed, however, one of the downsides of being so successful…the loose skin. What to do about that? Fortunately, a plastic surgery procedure commonly

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Do I Get a Lift with My Breast Reduction?

I see a lot of women in my office in Fort Worth who are thinking about undergoing breast reduction surgery. Breast reductions can lead to fabulous results! Improvements in back pain, neck pain, and shoulder pain are common. And maybe even better, women tend to look better. And if they’re looking better, they really are

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