Hyannis, Massachusetts (MA), Needham, Massachusetts (MA), Wareham, Massachusetts (MA) Liposuction, Abdominoplasty & Tummy Tuck by
Plastic Surgery Associates, Inc.
Dr. Laurence Rheingold Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Laurence Rheingold, M.D., F.A.C.S, Plastic Surgeon in Hyannis & Needham, Massachusetts Dr. Laurence Rheingold runs Plastic Surgery Associates with offices in Cape Cod (Hyannis), Needham and Boston, Massachusetts. He has more than 20 years of experience performing breast augmentations, breast implant revisions, breast lifts, liposuction, tummy tucks, rhinoplasty, face lifts, and other cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery procedures, including anti-aging procedures such as Botox, Restylane, and laser skin resurfacing.

Dr. Rheingold’s vast experience has helped him to develop a highly personal approach to your plastic surgery outcome. In your free consultation, you will have plenty of time to make sure he understands the look you want to achieve. You will be able to show him what you want to look like and he will help you to understand what is necessary to achieve that look. He will review all facets of your breast augmentation procedure, including the pros and cons of saline and silicone breast implants, the different incision options, the different implant shapes and all the other important aspects of the surgery.

Dr. Rheingold practices the most sophisticated procedural techniques to make your recovery as pleasant and fast as possible. He will be available after the procedure to answer any questions or to address any concerns you have. Dr. Rheingold performs most surgeries at the various hospitals with which he is affiliated to ensure the highest standards of patient safety. In addition, he only works with board certified anesthesiologists at these hospitals.


Abdominoplasty is an operation to remove excess skin and fatty tissue from the abdomen and to tighten the muscles of the abdominal wall. Although an abdominoplasty improves body contours and shape it is not a replacement for weight loss. Overweight individuals should lose weight by dieting and postpone all forms of body contouring surgery until they have been able to maintain their weight loss. Frequently, liposuction may be combined with abdominoplasty surgery. The best candidates for abdominoplasty surgery are individuals near their ideal weight who have an excess of fat or skin localized to their abdomen.

The operation is performed in a hospital and under general anesthesia. A low transverse skin incision is made down to the muscles of the abdominal wall. The overlying skin is separated up to the level of and then around the umbilicus. Total freeing of the abdominal wall is performed to the lower rib margin. The loose rectus muscles of the abdomen are then reinforced with permanent sutures. The excess abdominal wall skin is pulled downward producing a tightness and flatness of the abdomen. A new opening is made for the umbilicus and the excess skin trimmed away.

Occasionally, abdominoplasty can be combined with other surgeries such as hernia repair, tubal ligation, liposuction and hysterectomy. After abdominoplasty, patients will need to wear a compression or support binder/garment for 3-4 weeks. Most patients can return to work in about 10 days after surgery.

Liposuction (saline assisted lipoplasty) is a surgical procedure in which fat is removed from the subcutaneous areas of the body. It is especially effective in such areas as the face, neck, upper arms, torso, abdomen, buttock, thighs, legs and knees. Although liposuction improves body contours and shape, it is not a replacement for weight loss. Liposuction is particularly effective for the removal of unwanted fat from body areas that do not respond to diet and/or exercise. Frequently, liposuction may be combined with other surgical procedures such as face lift, abdominoplasty or breast reduction surgery.

The best candidates for liposuction surgery are individuals near their ideal weight who have an excess of fat localized to a particular body area. It is essential that the overlying skin is firm with good elasticity. This enables a smooth skin contour after fat removal. People with loose or hanging skin get better results with skin/fat removal procedures rather than liposuction. Liposuction does not improve the dimpled appearance of the skin that is commonly referred to as "cellulite." After liposuction surgery patients will need to wear a compression garment for 2-4 weeks. Most individuals can return to work within one week of surgery.