Category: Tummy Tuck

Dr. Reagan Named Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 2026

By on April 24th, 2026

Dr. Brian Reagan has been named a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, an honor awarded to the top 7% of physicians nationwide based on peer nominations and independent review. For patients considering cosmetic surgery in San Diego, this recognition reflects something that matters most, experience, trust, and consistently strong results. What This Recognition Means Castle Connolly Top Doctors are selected through a rigorous process that includes peer recommendations, professional achievements, and a thorough review of each physician’s background. Importantly, this is not a paid award. Physicians cannot apply or buy their way onto the list, they must be nominated by ...Read More →

How “Drainless” Tummy Tucks Improve Recovery and Results

By on September 22nd, 2022

how drainless tummy tucks improve results
The best way to enjoy San Diego’s sunny, warm weather is by feeling confident in our bodies. Unfortunately, many people face physical insecurities that can cause them to hide their bodies inside instead of experiencing all of the beautiful outdoor opportunities that San Diego offers. If a flabby abdomen is keeping you inside, then “drainless” tummy tuck may be right for you. Here, Dr. Brian Reagan at True Beauty explains how “drainless” tummy tucks improve recovery and results. What Is Tummy Tuck? Tummy tuck is an outpatient surgical procedure that focuses on removing or reducing excess, loose skin. It can ...Read More →

3 Procedures to Get Rid of Loose Skin After Weight Loss

By on August 24th, 2022

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss San Diego, CA
It takes an immense amount of determination and self-control to lose a significant amount of weight. Many people who achieve this feat through diet and exercise or bariatric surgery find themselves with loose skin in one or more areas, and the only way to get rid of the excess tissue is through surgery. At True Beauty, our board-certified plastic surgeon offers various body contouring surgeries to eliminate loose skin, including tummy tuck surgery, arm lift and thigh lift. 1.    Tummy Tuck Eliminates Excess Abdominal Skin Abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is one of the most popular plastic surgeries and is often ...Read More →

Treatment Options for Tightening Loose Skin after Having Children

By on October 19th, 2021

Tummy Tuck Patient Before and After Photos in La Jolla
Giving birth to a child can be one of the greatest joys in a woman’s life, but the physical changes that occur to the body along with pregnancy are not always viewed as warmly. Award-winning plastic surgeon Brian Reagan has helped many San Diego-area women who want to tighten up their bodies after having children. Here are three procedures he is most likely to recommend for their loose skin: Abdominoplasty No plastic surgery procedure is more popular among women who have recently given birth than abdominoplasty. When the belly expands during pregnancy, the surrounding skin stretches to accommodate its new ...Read More →

How Dr. Reagan Makes Tummy Tuck Recovery More Comfortable

By on December 21st, 2020

woman making a cosmetic surgery consultation appointment
Years ago, the recovery from tummy tuck was long, arduous and painful. Patients found themselves unable to stand up straight and move around comfortably for weeks at a time. Most had to rely on heavy narcotic pain medications to simply tolerate recovery. But plastic surgeons have discovered new ways to perform tummy tuck that make the recovery experience easier. At True Beauty, Dr. Brian Reagan offers a rapid recovery tummy tuck technique, known as the BetterTuck, which offers outstanding results with a quicker, more comfortable recovery. Thanks to Dr. Reagan’s innovative approach, patients are able to get up and walk ...Read More →