"I get home from work and my back doesn't hurt and I'm not exhausted so I can actually do things and play with my kids. I've cleaned and reorganized my home and lost another 30 pounds without trying just because I come home with energy and want to do things."
-46 year old Tummy Tuck Patient of Dr. Kate Impastato
"I put on a dress I haven't worn in years because it was fitted around the abdomen. When I came out of the bathroom the way my husband looked at me brought us both to tears. He's always loved me just the way I am, so he was hesitant about surgery. Yet, the newfound confidence and how I carry myself since the procedure is undeniable. This surgery has truly transformed my life.."
- Patient of Dr. Kate Impastato
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Age: 34
Procedure: Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty)
& Breast Lift
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
"I love my cute belly button!" This 34-year-old was able to get back to her goal weight after having three children all of which she breastfed. She had a breast reduction years ago but after breastfeeding her breasts were stretched and had lost their perky appearance.
Through good old fashioned grit, determination, healthy diet choices, and exercise she was able to reach her goal weight but remained disappointed that her outward appearance did not match how young and in shape she felt.
During our first consultation we discussed that no amount of will-power can repair a chronic rectus diastasis (separation of abdominal muscles) or remove extra skin. Which is where I got to help! She underwent abdominoplasty/tummy tuck with rectus diastasis repair and breast lift. She is thrilled with her results!
Age: 46
Procedure: Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty)
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
This incredible 46-year-old mother of four is 1 year postop following a Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty). Standing at less than five feet tall, she faced the aftermath of carrying four large babies, resulting in a significant rectus diastasis. (abdominal muscles separate allowing the abdomen to protrude more than normal). After work she often wanted to just sit and rest. Her back hurt and she never had energy to clean her own home or play with her kids. During our one year postop visit she shared the impact surgery has had on her life. While still working her full time labor intensive job she gets home and still feels energetic. She has cleaned out and reorganized her entire home and has enough energy to play with her kids. She shared that she has a completely new life she hadn't dreamed of! She has been able to lose another 30 lbs without trying just because she doesn't hurt or feel completely exhausted at the end of the day. I am so proud of her and thankful to have gotten to be a part of her life.
I appreciate her dedication to encouraging other women to prioritize self-care. Her recommendation for other women is to make sure you have a lot of support to help with children during your recovery but not to delay because at a year out she can't believe what she has accomplished.
Age: 51
Procedure: Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty)
& Breast Lift
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
This 51-year-old woman is 3 months postop following "mommy makeover" including a breast lift and tummy tuck (aka abdominoplasty). Like so many moms, she has put herself on the backburner for decades and is finally taking care of herself.
She breezed through the recovery process with minimal pain. She feels so much more confident and it really makes a difference in how she approaches the day. She's an amazing lady, I'm glad I got to be a part of her journey!
Age: 40
Procedure: Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty)
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
This incredible 40-year-old mother of three is redefining self-care and embracing her transformation! A year after Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty), she's radiating confidence like never before. She was able to quit using any nicotine for over two months prior to surgery and hasn’t restarted!
Quitting all nicotine is a testament to just how tough this lady is, I am so impressed by her dedication to choosing to make healthy life choices and so thankful for commitment to our community- despite raising a family she is finding time to complete another degree to help others in our community! She is an amazing lady!
Age: 70
Procedure: Fleur de Lis Abdominoplasty
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
This 70-year-old woman has accomplished something truly remarkable - she has lost 100 lbs! Her transformation is truly inspiring, but she faced a challenge with excess skin that made exercising difficult and prevented her from feeling comfortable in the summer outfits she had been dreaming of. To address this, she decided to undergo a Fleur de Lis abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck with an up-and-down scar in addition to the lower hip-to-hip scar that allows me to remove the excess skin folds up and down and also side to side. This surgical procedure helped contour and tighten her abdomen, giving her a beautifully sculpted midsection that matches her incredible weight loss accomplishment.
Her bravery and dedication have paid off in more ways than one. Not only does she look and feel amazing, but she has also gained a newfound sense of confidence, self-love, and empowerment. As a way to celebrate post-operatively, she treated herself to a three-week vacation in Europe. She confidently took on walking tours and enjoyed every moment to the fullest!
In these photos she is one year out from surgery and planning her next European journey!
I am truly grateful to have played a small role in her journey. Witnessing the positive impact this has had on her life, and seeing how she radiates from the inside out is absolutely priceless.
Age: 48
Procedure: Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty)
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
This 48-year-old woman is 3 months postop following an abdominoplasty (aka Tummy Tuck). After having and raising her children she was able to gain a lot of core strength back through exercise but was bothered by the persistent fullness in her abdomen secondary to rectus diastasis (a separation in the abdominal muscles). She underwent an abdominoplasty with diastasis repair to achieve her goals. She is excited for bathing suit weather!
Age: 56
Procedure: Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty)
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
Confidence boost! This is a very special 56-year-old lady who pours her heart and soul into everyone around her. She is moving through this life with grace and truly lifts the people around her. Prior to surgery despite the unconditional love and compassion she shows the people around her she was so hard on herself. She underwent an abdominoplasty to help smooth the excess skin of her stomach and tighten her abdominal wall where she had had a rectus diastasis (separation of the ab muscles) from having children.
Postoperatively she is even more of a beaming light and it is so warming to hear how she feels about herself now.
She is loving her new reflection that actually mirrors how she feels inside. I can't wait to see her for the next phase of her rejuvenation.
Age: 34
Procedure: Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty)
& Breast Lift
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
This hardworking 34-year-old was determined to get fit after having three children. She had had a breast reduction years ago but after breastfeeding her breasts were stretched and had lost their perky appearance. Through good old fashioned grit, determination, healthy diet choices, and exercise she was able to reach her goal weight but remained disappointed that her outward appearance did not match how young and fit she felt.She is so happy postoperatively especially with her "cute belly button" and is so excited to go bikini shopping. She was very worried with how her belly button my look postop but thankfully she likes it better than her original!
Age: 52
Procedure: Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty)
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
"Better than I ever imagined! I like my body now more than when I was a teenager. " This inspiring 52-year-old lady lost over a 100 lbs over the course of a few years when she made some major life changes and was able to really rewrite her body's story. She began exercising EVERY day and completely changed the way she ate. Through hard work, determination, and sheer grit she was able to change her life and her body. We discussed during her consultation that there are things you can't do alone. When stretched too much skin loses its elasticity. She also had a massive rectus diastasis (ab muscles are separated) from having children and weightloss, this was also repaired during the surgery.
Because she had extra skin both above and below the belly button and extra skin in a vertical and horizontal plane, I recommended a corset trunkplasty, a type of abdominoplasty that allows me to remove more skin in more dimensions than the standard abdominoplasty.
Age: 31
Procedure: Tummy Tuck (aka Abdominoplasty) and breast augmentation
Surgeon: Dr. Kate Impastato
Location: Vancouver, WA
Confidence at last! This 31-year-old mother of four children didn't experience much weight gain with her pregnancies but her abdominal wall remained stretched out after having her children. She had a large chronic rectus diastasis (separation of abdominal muscles) that could not have been restored without surgery. She was also unhappy with the deflated appearance of her breasts after breastfeeding. Which is where I got to help! She underwent abdominoplasty (aka tummy tuck) which includes a rectus diastasis repair and placement of small silicone implants to return volume to her breasts.
It was so rewarding to see her emotional tears preoperatively turn to tears of joy when she finally looked at herself postoperatively. She finally feels confident in her own body again.