The board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeons at Ochsner Health are seeing a surge in patients seeking body contouring procedures, particularly “Mommy Makeovers” and post-weight loss surgeries. These treatments — which often involve a combination of tummy tucks, liposuction and breast surgeries — are increasingly popular among women who want to regain their confidence after pregnancy, as well as individuals managing body changes after significant weight loss.

Adam Hauch, MD, FACS, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Ochsner Health, said he has noticed an uptick in demand over the last five to six years. Dr. Hauch attributed that to an increased use of GLP-1 medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, which have helped millions of people lose significant amounts of weight. In ad

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