The ideal canidate for a tummy tuck is someone who has excess skin on their abdomen and would prefer a tighter more defined stomach. A tummy tuck removes a football shaped piece of skin and fatty tissue between the belly button and above the pubic region. The tummy tuck is for someone who has a fair to large amount of fatty tissue and loose skin. The tummy tuck is also great for addressing stretch marks—because the skin is removed and the stretch marks go with it! Whereas with liposuction only the fat is removed. But each procedure is not independent of each other, some of the best results come from a combination of the two procedures—a tummy tuck to flatten the abdomen with liposuction of the flanks to really carve out and define the waistline. That should give you some idea of what the differences are between a tummy tuck and liposuction, however the best way to know which procedure is right for you is to come in and meet with Dr. Zemmel. You will discuss what your goals are and he will offer you the procedure that best suits your needs and will help you achieve the body you have been envisioning yourself in.

For a limited time Care Credit is offering Dr. Zemmel’s patients a promotional offer for NO INTEREST payment plans!

If paid within 12 months, it’s the same as cash!

I have so many patients who tell me that they hate to pay interest, but also hate to pay for the procedure out of pocket in one lump sum, this offer solves that problem! Save your credit cards and cash for your day to day expenses, and let Care Credit finance your surgery.

If you would prefer to pay monthly installments, but don’t want an interest rate, call us for a consultation and go online to www.carecredit.com and apply!

Don’t wait, this offer won’t last long!

Breast Cancer Prevention starts with you.

Do your self-exams, get your annual mammograms, and encourage the women in your life to do the same.

I found a few facts on: http://www.breastcancerpreventionfund.org/

• 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer.
• Every 3 minutes an American is diagnosed with breast cancer.
• Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women age 35 to 50.
• With early diagnosis, the 5-year survival rate is over 90%.
• Every 12 minutes a woman dies from breast cancer; many because the breast cancer was not detected in time.

Support research locally or nationally by contributing your time to walking for the cure, or volunteer at an event. Educate yourself and others and ultimately don’t stop thinking about breast cancer just because October is over.

Richmond Aesthetic Surgery participates as an office in many events and fundraisers—and nothing feels better to us than walking right alongside the patients who feel that we have made a difference in their lives. Breast reconstruction after mastectomy is an important and personal decision. Each person has their own goals and desires for the outcome of their reconstruction, and Dr. Zemmel is here to help accomplish those goals. Whether you are planning a mastectomy, or had one in the past, call us to set up an appointment to meet Dr. Zemmel and learn more about your reconstruction options.

If you or someone you know is considering reconstruction, please visit our breast reconstruction page to learn about the different types of reconstruction offered here at Richmond Aesthetic Surgery, as well as our insurance page to understand your rights as a patient.