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Preservation, Not Minimalism: How Modern Plastic Surgery Rethought Volume

Preservation, Not Minimalism: How Modern Plastic Surgery Rethought Volume

May 21, 2026 | Body Contouring, Facelift

Dr. Frank Agullo’s latest bylined article for Connectively reframes a common misconception about modern plastic surgery. The shift is not toward minimalism, it is toward adding volume without damaging what holds the body up.

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Diastasis Recti Repair: What Pregnancy Stretches, What PT Can and Cannot Fix, and Why Insurance Still Calls It Cosmetic

Diastasis Recti Repair: What Pregnancy Stretches, What PT Can and Cannot Fix, and Why Insurance Still Calls It Cosmetic

May 12, 2026 | Abdominoplasty, Body Contouring, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck

A HuffPost reader paid out of pocket to repair the abdominal wall pregnancy had separated. Insurance called it cosmetic. Here is what diastasis recti actually is, what physical therapy can and cannot fix, and how I plan a repair in El Paso.

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Dropping the Weight Before the Tummy Tuck: How GLP-1 Therapy Is Reshaping Who Qualifies for Body Contouring

Dropping the Weight Before the Tummy Tuck: How GLP-1 Therapy Is Reshaping Who Qualifies for Body Contouring

May 11, 2026 | Body Contouring

She wanted a tummy tuck. She was told to come back twenty-five pounds lighter. Three months later we were in the OR. A surgeon’s read on GLP-1 therapy as the new on-ramp to body contouring.

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Body Contouring After Weight Loss with Semaglutide: What Patients Need to Know

Body Contouring After Weight Loss with Semaglutide: What Patients Need to Know

December 17, 2024 | Body Contouring

While losing weight can increase your confidence and help you feel better about your appearance, significant weight loss can have some less desirable results. Excess skin and uneven fat loss can cause you to appear asymmetrical and heavier than you are, keeping you from thoroughly enjoying the results of your weight loss efforts. This blog […]

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Options for Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss

Options for Body Contouring After Major Weight Loss

November 07, 2023 | Body Contouring

With the increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Wegovy® and Ozempic®, more people than ever are taking control and losing the weight they’ve been fighting against for years. However, once you’ve reached your weight loss goal, you may find that you’re still not confident in your appearance because even though the fat is gone, […]

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Is It Safe to Combine a Thigh Lift With a Lower Body Lift?

Is It Safe to Combine a Thigh Lift With a Lower Body Lift?

August 02, 2023 | Body Contouring

4 Minute Read:  Body contouring procedures are a great way to eliminate sagging skin and unwanted pockets of fat following significant weight loss, pregnancy, or rapid weight fluctuations. The lower body lift is a popular procedure that specifically targets sagging skin around the midsection, hips, thighs, and buttocks.  Many patients wonder if they can combine […]

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