Dr Gloria de Olarte
Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
65 N. Madison Avenue - Suite 406 | Pasadena, California 91101 | Phone: (626) 577-7965 | Fax: (626) 577-4625
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Los Angeles Tummy Tuck
At her office in Los Angeles, tummy tuck specialist Gloria de Olarte, M.D. routinely advises patients regarding the various techniques that are available to them. A skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. de Olarte has been chief of plastic surgery at several local hospitals.
Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), Dr. de Olarte offers cosmetic procedures for the face, breasts, and body. She is a well-regarded female plastic surgeon in the Los Angeles area for over 20 years, and maintains her successful practice in Pasadena. Dr. de Olarte is a member of several professional societies, including the:
- American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- California Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
- Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons (LASPS)
If you are considering undergoing tummy tuck surgery ("abdominoplasty"), it is important to understand that there is more than one surgical option:
The extended tummy tuck may be appropriate for a patient with excess skin, stretch marks, and fat that has resulted from his or her weight loss, which targets above and below the navel, as well as in the pubis, and hips. The extended tummy tuck is also for the patient who wants a flatter abdomen, a better waistline, and less skin and fat in the hips and pubis. The mini tummy tuck is for patients who have extra skin and weakened muscles that sit only below the navel, and the standard tummy tuck is to remove extra skin and fat that sits above and below the navel in moderation, but needs only tightening in the center of the abdomen. Standard Tummy tuck surgery is best suited for a patient whose weight is within normal limits.
However, tummy tuck surgery may not help you achieve your ideal results, if your abdominal skin is not hanging and you don't have stretch marks, but you still have extra fat; you may be better suited for liposuction.
Fortunately, Dr. de Olarte is also an experienced Los Angeles liposuction surgeon, and can help to determine which procedure is more appropriate for you.
Our before and after plastic surgery photos can help you envision potential tummy tuck surgery results. You can also read patient testimonials from our practice.
When you are ready to discuss your personal tummy tuck surgery options, Dr. de Olarte will be glad to meet with you. She invites you to schedule a free consultation at her office to learn more. Should you wish to obtain details regarding additional procedures, such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, liposuction, or facelift surgery, Los Angeles area's Dr. de Olarte can provide them upon request.
Our Pasadena / Los Angeles tummy tuck surgeon can be reached at (626) 577-7965, or via our contact form.
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