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I Am 64, Had 3 C-sections and Have a Huge Apron. Will Lipo Therme and Lipo Tickle Help Me?

asked 6 months ago by Dee Dee6 in Chattanooga, TN
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 259 times
Tags: apron, blood pressure, c-section, candidate, diabetes

I am diabetic and have high blood pressure. Will they improve after surgery?

13 answers to I Am 64, Had 3 C-sections and Have a Huge Apron. Will Lipo Therme and Lipo Tickle Help Me?

Answer to RealSelf.com question regarding liposuction and abdominal apron

Your question raises two important issues: 1. The type of procedure that would be the best for you and 2. The safety of any surgical procedure with your underlying medical conditions. Without an examination and discussion, it is not possible for me to give you specific advice, however I can discuss some generalities related to your situation. Patients with an abdominal apron or “pannus” will not benefit from liposuction; they need a procedure that removes (primarily)... more

Eric T. Emerson, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

Abdominal Pannus Needs Tummy Tuck Not Liposuction

The very use of the word 'pannus' as it relates your abdomen makes it clear that no form of liposuction will be effective. What you need is removal of the pannus, known as an abdominal panniculectomy or a 'simple' tummy tuck. Given your age and the two medical conditions that you have mentioned, you will need a medical workup and clearance from your doctor. You will still be able to have surgery once cleared and it may be possible that you will develop... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Liposuction not applicable to overhanging panniculus

Liposuction of any kind will not help your problem and would actually worsen the overhang of the skin apron. You would, in all likelihood, require full abdominoplasty because it is likely that, after three caesareans, you would have a diastasis rectus. However, first and foremost in any board certified plastic surgeon's analysis of your situation would be the diabetes and high blood pressure. These conditions, if unstable, would preclude any cosmetic surgery. If your medical conditions... more

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Lipo for apron

Any form of liposuction is completely inappropriate. I would stay away from any doctor who recommends this to you. I agree that your overall health needs to be evaluated and careful consideration to having elective surgery.

Michael Hueneke, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Treatment of Abdominal Apron?

Thank you for the question. It is hard to give you good advice without direct examination; however, based on your description you may not be a candidate for elective plastic surgery at all. I would suggest consultation with your primary care physician to evaluate your suitability for any type of procedure. If the diabetes and high blood pressure are under excellent control and you have no other medical issues that would potentially ( further) complicate... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Tummy apron and Lipo

Lipo Therme and Lipo Tickle give minimal results. If you have an abdominal apron and want it removed, see a Board-certified plastic surgeon. Surgical removal will likely be the best solution if you are a candidate.

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction - I Had 3 C-sections and Have a Huge Apron. Will Lipo Therme and Lipo Tickle Help Me?

Impossible to say without being able to examine you in person but, based on what you describe, I do not think that Lipo - any form - is the appropriate surgical choice for you. It sounds like you will need a tummy tuck in order to recontour your abdomen. However, in view of your age and medical problems you may not be a good candidate medically for such a procedure. Instead, though, you may want to consider a "panniculectomy," in which the excess skin and fat from... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

A large "apron" of abdominal tissue will not go away with liposuction.

Liposuction is not a substitute for excessive skin. Prior to any cosmetic surgery, be sure that your surgeon is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Your surgeon needs to discuss your health status and appropriateness for elective surgery with you and your primary care physician.

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Fat treatments alone will not work for "Huge Apron" after 3 c-sections

Hi there- Without seeing you and examining you, it would be difficult to say for sure, but based on your descriptions, it sounds like you need more than liposuction or non-invasive treatments. Be sure your medical conditions are under good control, obtain your medical doctor's blessing, and then go visit a reputable surgeon Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery for a consultation. Remember that shortcuts rarely pay off in life.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

I Am 64, Had 3 C-sections and Have a Huge Apron. Will Lipo Therme and Lipo Tickle Help Me?

If you have a "huge apron" do not waste your time and monies for non invasive therapies. Sounds like a full TT is needed. Best to have in person evaluations with boarded PSs

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction for a Skin Apron

No liposuction technique will give improvement for a significant skin apron. A tummy tuck should be considered.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Huge apron and treatment

With a huge apron of tissue hanging, more than likely you would probably benefit more from an excision but would need your blood pressure and diabetes well under control.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

No lipo for a pannus

As has been said, your age and medical conditions need to be carefully considered and evaluated but if surgery is felt to be reasonable it can only come in the form of excision (panneculectomy or tummy tuck) and not liposuction which will do nothing for the extra skin and hang you have.