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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Michael A. Bogdan, MD |  |
Tummy tuck - When do I know I have reached my goal weight?
Congratulations on your weight loss! It is wonderful that your diabetes has improved. Based on what you have written, at this point you certainly could consider body contouring surgery. In general, before considering surgical contouring, you... more
| Ron Hekier, MD |  |
What are the age requirements for SmartLipo?
Generally we would prefer the person undergoing Smart Lipo to be a consentable adult and as such generally wait until they are 18 years old.
The safety profile does not generally change for someone based on age factors alone. So long as... more
| Robin T.W. Yuan, MD |  |
What's the best way to lose excess weight before a tummy tuck?
Weight loss and plastic surgical procedures go han-in-hand, but not the way patients think. First of all, health and maximum individual fitness is the first priority of plastic surgery. This is not the same as ideal weight. The first thing... more
| Dr. Gregory A. Buford | .jpg "Dr. Gregory A. Buford") |
Help with excess skin after baby and weight loss?
Your excess skin is probably not going away with just diet and exercise but would probably respond to a panniculectomy. This surgical procedure essentially removes this excess skin. Going one step further, a formal tummy tuck would... more
| George Beraka, MD |  |
How much weight do you lose from tummy tuck surgery?
You have to understand that a tummy tuck is not primarily performed for weight loss. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat from the stomach and tightens the abdominal muscles so that you can expect a flat stomach after a tummy tuck... more
| Linda Kelley, MD |  |
Can teens get SmartLipo or mesotherapy?
I would recommend that you attempt a nonsurgical approach before pursuing Smart Lipo for your daughter. Options would include Thermage for skin tightening and body contouring or Mesotherapy for body sculpting. It would be best for your daughter... more
| Kenneth Han DO |  |
Is Alli weight loss program worth it?
Alli (found at Costco) is the generic, over the counter equivalent to Xenical originally made by pharmaceutical company ROCHE. It works by blocking gastric and pancreatic lipases, thus blocking fat/oil absorption.
It is fairly safe, however,... more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
SmartLipo - How much fat loss can I expect?
SmartLipo techniques (and technology) has evolved tremendously over the past year! What came from Europe touted as a device used "to sculpt small areas. . .that are left alone to drain" has now been made much more powerful so that... more
| Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD |  |
How much can I exercise after a tummy tuck?
Your surgeon typically performs plication (tightening) of your abdominis rectus (abdominal) muscles during your abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Generally, you should avoid activity other than ambulation and light walking the first four weeks after... more
| Pramit Malhotra, MD |  |
Who should consider a tummy tuck?
Frequently, patients are trying to discern whether liposuction alone will meet their goals or do they need some variation of a tummy tuck (or mini tummy tuck).
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) accomplishes three things:
It removes extra... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
Tummy tuck - do I have to reach my weight loss goal before surgery?
To gain the optimal results for a body contouring procedure including a tummy tuck, you should be near your target weight. If you believe that you are within your acceptable weight zone, then arrange a consultation with a board certified surgeon... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD | |
Should I do liposuction?
Liposuction (whether traditional liposuction or SmartLipo) should be used for isolated or stubborn areas and not as a generic weight loss technique.
If you can honestly "yes" to the following questions, then I would suggest that you... more
| William A. Portuese, MD |  |
How can I tighten loose skin after weight loss?
The only way to tighten loose facial skin after weight loss is to perform a face/neck lift.
After significant weight loss, the skin becomes lax and loose in the jowls, face, and neck. At this point the laxity is significant enough for a... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
Cool Lipo - when is it most effective?
Please carefully evaluate all pre- and post-photos of liposuction patients, whether using Cool Lipo or any other technique. Be realistic about your own skin and its elasticity because this is the most important determinant of the result you will... more
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