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03/10/2026

More Than Just Aesthetic: The Functional Power of Breast Reduction & Tummy Tuck ✨

Breast Reduction helps

· Skeletal Relief: Eliminates chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain.
· Skin Integrity: Resolves painful rashes/infections under the breast crease.
· Nerve Protection: Stops bra strap grooving that can compress shoulder nerves.

Tummy Tuck helps

· Core Restoration: Repairs diastasis recti, improving posture & lower back pain.
· Bladder Support: Can relieve stress urinary incontinence by stabilizing pelvic tissues.
· Hernia Prevention: Reinforces a weak abdominal wall to repair or prevent hernias.

The "Indirect" Impact on BMI
These surgeries aren't a cure for obesity, but they create a health loop:

1. Restored Mobility: Less weight = easier movement.
2. Return to Exercise: High-impact cardio becomes possible again.
3. Lifestyle Motivation: The physical change fuels a drive for cleaner diet & consistent routines.

These procedures are often framed as cosmetic, but the functional benefits are life-changing. From eliminating chronic pain to restoring core stability, the impact goes far beyond the surface. ✨

Have you experienced these functional benefits? Let us know in the comments. 👇

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26/09/2026

That’s a wrap on SICPRE 2026 in beautiful Bari! 🌊
Beyond the scalpels and sutures, I had the privilege of sharing insights on Leadership and Burnout Prevention.
We can’t pour from an empty cup. Let’s keep the conversation going. 🧠❤️
Leadership

04/09/2026

1) Protein is essential for tissue repair and cell regeneration after surgery. We emphasizes proper nutrition by advising patients to eat plenty of protein and fibre to support healing and prevent constipation from pain meds. Good sources include lean meat, eggs, fish, legumes, yogurt and peanut butter

💨 2. Oxygen: Crucial for Healing

Practice deep breathing exercises.
What it means: This is especially critical after abdominal surgeries (like a tummy tuck). General anaesthesia and limited movement can reduce lung function, increasing the risk of chest infections or blood clots. Team specifically advises breathing exercises post-op to keep your lungs clear, boost oxygen levels, and promote circulation .

🧘‍♀️ 3. Posture: Protecting the Results

Maintain proper alignment and rest.
What it means: Good posture protects your surgical results and prevents complications like gravity pulling on the incisions. This is why we emphasizes rest and wearing a high-quality compression bra for the first four weeks after breast surgery—to support the new shape, control swelling, and reduce strain on the wound .

😊 4. Smile: The Mental & Emotional Boost

Boost your mood for a better recovery.
What it means: team believes feeling great mentally speeds up physical healing. We were the first surgeon practice in London to use chromotherapy (colour therapy) and prescribes post-surgical bras in pink, as seeing something feminine and empowering helps patients feel more confident and accelerates their recovery journey .

In summary: Eat well (Protein), breathe deep (Oxygen), support the new shape (Posture), and keep your spirits up (Smile) to make the healing process smoother ....POPS to heal better!
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29/08/2026

The core issue of discrimination is a recognized problem in plastic surgery:
• Underrepresentation: A 2025 study found 88.3% of images in major plastic surgery textbooks are of light skin (Fitzpatrick I-III), leaving surgeons with limited visual references for skin of color patients.
•This gap is also addressed in dermatology textbooks like Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color and Ethnic Considerations in Facial Plastic Surgery.
A 2026 PSRC ( scientific magazine) review found that 100% of example images in the ASPS ( american association of plastic surgeons) photographic guidelines was of light skin tones (Fitzpatrick I-III). This is despite the fact that over one-third of U.S. aesthetic patients identify as people of color.
• Website & Before/After Galleries: On the main ASPS website, 91.6% of individuals featured were categorized as "white," and
82% of images in reduction mammaplasty materials were white. A 2025 study specifically showed white patients are overrepresented in every "Before & After" gallery analyzed, especially in liposuction.
• Clinical Trial Data: A 2022 literature review found that industry-sponsored aesthetic trials (often used as evidence) have poor representation of skin of color participants.

General Clinical Acknowledgment

While not a formal clinical guideline, the ASPS acknowledges the clinical risk in a patient-facing article: laser resurfacing is not recommended for "very dark skin" due to a higher risk of hyperpigmentation. They also emphasize that the first qualification for a surgeon is board certification, and that high-quality surgical outcomes and good scars can be achieved for all patients through careful technique.
• What's Being Done
ASPS leaders have actively framed this as a call to action, urging members to update photography standards and diversify imagery to improve patient education and self-visualization for minorities. , ,
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29/08/2026

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28/08/2026

The core issue of discrimination is a recognized problem in plastic surgery:

· Underrepresentation: A 2025 study found 88.3% of images in major plastic surgery textbooks are of light skin (Fitzpatrick I-III), leaving surgeons with limited visual references for skin of color patients.
·This gap is also addressed in dermatology textbooks like Cosmetic Dermatology for Skin of Color and Ethnic Considerations in Facial Plastic Surgery.
A 2026 PSRC ( scientific magazine) review found that 100% of example images in the ASPS ( american association of plastic surgeons) photographic guidelines was of light skin tones (Fitzpatrick I-III). This is despite the fact that over one-third of U.S. aesthetic patients identify as people of color.
· Website & Before/After Galleries: On the main ASPS website, 91.6% of individuals featured were categorized as “white,” and 82% of images in reduction mammaplasty materials were white. A 2025 study specifically showed white patients are overrepresented in every “Before & After” gallery analyzed, especially in liposuction.
· Clinical Trial Data: A 2022 literature review found that industry-sponsored aesthetic trials (often used as evidence) have poor representation of skin of color participants.

📝 General Clinical Acknowledgment

While not a formal clinical guideline, the ASPS acknowledges the clinical risk in a patient-facing article: laser resurfacing is not recommended for “very dark skin” due to a higher risk of hyperpigmentation. They also emphasize that the first qualification for a surgeon is board certification, and that high-quality surgical outcomes and good scars can be achieved for all patients through careful technique.

🔍 What’s Being Done

ASPS leaders have actively framed this as a call to action, urging members to update photography standards and diversify imagery to improve patient education and self-visualization for minorities.
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https://www.deleoanna.com/

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