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Christopher L. Hess, MD answers: How to get rid of pregnancy fat?

i have 3 kids and a doc i saw says i need a tummy tuck. i was given a lot of steriods during all 3 pregnancies and full bed rest. i dont want to be perfect, only shaped up. my main concern is the pubic area and the hips. no matter what i do i can not lose these areas. would smartlipo help with these issues and be less costly? should i try regular lipo and eat the cost? or maybe i should just continue not be happy with my reflection a little longer until the cost come down?


Christopher L. Hess, MD
7 months ago

First of all, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the price won't ever come down.  Next I am a strong believer in doing surgery that has a proven track record.  Over that past 30+ years we have learned that traditional suction lipectomy with tumescent solution and small cannulas can achieve excellent results. 

However, everyone is always trying to one-up the competition etc.  So smart lipo was developed.  The premise behind this is that a small laser cannula is inserted superficially into the fat to melt it.  In addition it "tightens" the skin.

This goes against all known principles of lipo which is to stay deep and avoid damage to the skin.  So see a Board Certified PLASTIC Surgeon and get standard lipo.  It's worth the added experience and minor increase in cost.  See my blog for more.

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