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Best Liposuction to Get for Belly Fat?

What is the best form of lipo if you have just an area below belly buttom that is a fat pocket problem. Do it hurt? How long to recover?

Asked 32 months ago by kellymason in nashville
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Liposuction of Abdomen?

Thank you for the question. If the adipose issue you are concerned about is located just below the skin then liposuction surgery will potentially help you. Liposuction surgery candidates present with diet and exercise resistant adipose issue in the subcutaneous plane ( just below the skin). Good candidates for the procedure will also demonstrate adequate skin elasticity overlying the area to be treated. I would suggest in-person consultation with a well experienced... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Best Liposuction Tecnique for Belly Fat Removal

Removal of fat below the belly button is one of the most common areas successfully treated with liposuction. Do not pick the technique, but rather the surgeon. An excellent result can be achieved by different surgeons using different techniques.
Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction of the abdomen

Really almost any technique can achieve good results for abdominal fat contouring.  FInd a surgeon that has good results, good referrals, pleasant office, available staff, etc.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Which form of Liposuction is best....

Hi there- Liposuction Devices and Techniques... Is one really better than another? Tumescent liposuction... VASER lipo..... SmartLipo.....Cool lipo... pro lipo....Slim lipo... Body Jet lipo.... ????? What does this all mean? If I don't get Smart lipo does that mean I'm dumb? If my surgeon recommends Slim lipo does that mean he/she isn't a "Pro"? It truly is a ridiculous situation we have come to with regard to liposuction and the number of people trying to cash in on America's desire more
Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominal liposuction

You have asked what is the best form of lipo? Today doctors have many tools at there disposal to perform liposuction. You may have heard some of these marketing phrases Vaser, Smart Lipo, Laser Lipo, UAL. Most work well and will give you a good result. The true key to an excellent result is not so much the tool but the doctor using the tool. Although abdominal liposuction may seem like a simple procedure, if done by an inexperienced doctor, the results may not be what was expected.... more
Robert Vitolo, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Lipo

There is no one best method of liposuction to deal with the fat you describe. Different plastic surgeons will have different recommendations. If it is a very small collection then you can probably have it done under local. If larger collection, then you should discuss with your plastic surgeon. Personally, I prefer the Vaser. You'd be smart to consult with an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified plastic surgeon in your area. Find one at www.plasticsurgery.org....
Edmond A. Zingaro, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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