The Question With the increase in non-invasive procedures, such as Kybella and CoolSculpting, that address undesirable fatty areas, it would seem that liposuction, a surgical procedure, would become less desirable. Do you find this to be true? Dr. Antimarino’s Response Actually, we have seen an increase in liposuction procedures, a good percentage of those patients […]
Read MoreThe Two Most Common Concerns Following Pregnancy and Weight Loss
The Loss of Volume and Change of Shape to the Breast With a loss of volume and a change of shape to the breast, there are two options available for correction: a breast lift to change the shape of the breast and a breast augmentation to change the volume. Many women want the combination of […]
Read MoreThe 5 Most Requested Areas for Liposuction
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that is used to contour or remove excess fat in unwanted areas that are resistant to diet and exercise. Liposuction should be thought of as a contouring procedure, not a weight loss procedure. Liposuction is typically performed in an outpatient surgical center under general anesthesia. A small cannula is inserted through […]
Read MorePittsburgh Moms Get Summer Ready with a Mommy Makeover from Bellissimo!
Prep your summer body with a mommy makeover. After what felt like a never-ending winter, the Pittsburgh weather is starting to break and it’s beginning to feel like summer! Summer in the Greater Pittsburgh area means Pirates games, frequent trips to Kennywood, and of course, swimming at one of the CitiParks pools. If you are […]
Read MoreFour Facts about a Mommy Makeover Procedure
You don’t have to be a mom to have a “Mommy Makeover.” “Mommy Makeover” is a term used to describe a combination procedure that corrects and recontours the breast and abdomen at the same time. The term was coined because it classically restores the effects of pregnancy on a woman’s body. Typically, the surgery consists […]
Read MoreFive Reasons Mommy Makeovers are Gaining Popularity in Pittsburgh
New year, New Goals! Mom’s all over Pittsburgh have been jumping on the “mommy makeover” train, and for good reason. Here are just a few: You’re done having children and are having trouble getting your body back in shape as quickly as you would like. You’ve been trying to get your pre-pregnancy body back for […]
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