Liposuction Vs. Smart Lipo for Stomach Thickness?

asked 2 years ago by 3820anon in florida
Latest answer by Vincent P. Marin, MD
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Im actaully 5" 7" and 235.. im not fat mostly thick and solid. i work out all 5 times a week & 3 times bootcamp. My problem area is my stomach it is big but not that big, it makes me wear a 16 and some 14's. most people think i weigh between 180's or 190's. Im considering liposuction or smart lipo for my stomach area. which is best.

5 answers to Liposuction Vs. Smart Lipo for Stomach Thickness?

How Smart is Smart Lipo

Liposuction has been around since it was first popularized in the 1980s. It has been largely unchanged since that time (aside from the introduction of ultrasound liposuction). The reason is that it works! Over the past 1-2 years, companies who make these products have been pushing this technology as better, faster with tighter skin and a better result. Currently - there is NO scientific evidence that supports this claim. There have been cases of skin burns etc in... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Smart lipo or other lipo

In general with regards to liposuction, I always say it is not the wand but the magician waving the want that creates the magic.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction vs. Smart Lipo for stomach thickness

Either would work. But you must be sure the location of this fat. interbnal behind the muscle or above it. You need a evaluation by a boarded plastic surgeon. From MIAMI Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction for abdomen

You need to be examined as your garment size for your height may indicate that you won't obtain a satisfactory result with liposuction alone, regardless of conventional or smart lipo. If the fat is behind the muscle wall and situated around the intestinal tract, it would not be amenable to surgery. If on the other hand you have a stretched out abdominal rectus muscle, then you might get a better result if you have a tummy tuck along and liposuction, but not necessarily together and... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Smart lipo, smarter lipo?

Your question hits several points of controversy, though I am sure you didn't intend it that way. There is a huge debate about whether laser lipo ("smart lipo" and others) adds enough benefit to justify the additional time, expense, and risk. Marketing claims have confused the issue, with statements that it is safer (not possible because the laser carries a risk of burns, in addition to the risk with lipo alone), and may be an alternative to a tummy tuck because of enhanced... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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