Thermage doesn't work

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD answers: Mini Tummy Tuck vs Thermage for loose abdominal skin?

I am 26 years old and I have a 14-month-old daughter. I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but still have a little extra skin around my belly button. I consulted with a plastic surgeon and he suggested either a mini Tummy Tuck to repair my stomach muscles or Thermage treatment. I really don't want to have a mini tummy tuck as it is so invasive, but I am also worried that the Thermage wont work. Any advise?


Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
3 months ago
By Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Don't waste your money on Thermage. It doesn't work. 

A mini-abdominoplasty will deal with skin and muscle issues below the navel only. I see very few patients that are ideal candidates for that procedure.

A full abdominoplasty will give you a flat abdomen but at the expense of a lengthy scar across the lower abdomen... Usually with time, the scar ends up very acceptable, but it is there nevertheless.  

Web reference: http://www.atlantacenterforplasticsurgery.com
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