During tummy tuck, a surgeon reshapes the abdomen by removing excess skin tissue and repositioning and tightening the abdominal muscles. It is a highly individualized procedure that is tailored to the individual patient’s needs and goals. In many instances it is combined with other body contouring procedures to achieve optimal results. Tummy tuck may be performed using different surgical techniques. One of those techniques is the drainless tummy tuck. Dr. Brian Reagan at True Beauty is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He specializes in the drainless tummy tuck because of its many advantages. Here, Dr. Reagan explains how drainless tummy tuck ...Read More →

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 →

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 →

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 the “Rapid Recovery Tummy Tuck” technique, 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 right after surgery and ...Read More →