You've done your research, and you're well aware that a tummy tuck is the only way to get rid of the loose, sagging skin in your lower belly and its accompanying stubborn pooch. Financing is not an issue as well because you’ve been saving up for the procedure since last year.

It’s a known fact that pregnancy after tummy tuck surgery is not highly recommended. Yet not all pregnancies are planned so there’s always the possibility of childbirth after body contouring surgery.

Are you considering breast augmentation?

Like all surgical procedures, you should take breast augmentation seriously.

Once you’ve found a good plastic surgeon (see "How To Find A Good Plastic Surgeon" here), you’ll want to educate yourself all about breast augmentation so that you know exactly what to expect.

If you’re like most patients, you’ve probably done some research online. There is some good information on the Internet, but, frankly, there is also a lot of confusing, misleading, or – worse yet – even wrong information out there.

A consultation with an honest surgeon is a great opportunity to get all of your questions answered.

Read on to learn about the “9 Questions You MUST Ask Your Breast Augmentation Surgeon” so that you can make sure you're a fully informed patient.

Gone are the days of worrying about breast implants that look obviously fake. In fact, the possibility of naturally stunning outcomes from breast augmentation is one of the reasons why it remains the most popular cosmetic surgery today. In the hands of a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, breast implants can definitely look and feel natural.

When you looked in the mirror this morning, were you surprised to see that your crow's feet are becoming more visible? How about the ones in your forehead or those lines around your mouth?

As a new mother, you’re well aware that you have to stay active and get fit. Besides restoring your pre-baby body, feeling good (hello endorphins!) is an added benefit.

By and large, diet and exercise remain the most effective weight loss tools out there. Meanwhile, stomach-reducing surgery will benefit you the most if traditional weight loss methods fail.

If you’re like most people, there’s probably one body part that you’re frustrated about. It’s also quite likely that it’s your abs.

Quick fact: for the most part, overly stretched abdominal skin will not return to its normal shape.

After childbirth or significant weight loss, a lot of women deal with loose skin hanging over their pubic bone. No matter how often they plank or deny themselves of carbs, nothing can help them lose sagging skin.

It doesn't help that they have to wrestle with the appearance of stretch marks too.

The good news is a tummy tuck can take care of the flabby stomach and skin woes that diet and exercise cannot.

Finding an experienced tummy tuck surgeon and having the operation is only half the battle of getting the best tummy tuck results possible. Your tummy tuck recovery makes up the other half.

By and large, your ability to conscientiously comply with post-surgery instructions will make a huge difference between mediocre and great outcomes. You have to strike a balance between speeding up recovery, so you can resume your daily routine as soon as possible, and not disrupting the healing process.

Most women want to regain their pre-baby body or have a tighter and more toned tummy, especially after shedding the excess pounds. Regardless of your motivations, these 10 tips from award-winning plastic surgeon Dr. Larry Fan will give you a head start on recovering from a tummy tuck like a pro!