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Vaser Liposuction or Smart Lipo for Pouch After C-section?

I had a caeserean section last year in November. I have a pouch and some fat around the stomach that I am interested in getting rid of. I do not want a Tummy Tuck because I would like to have more kids in the future. Should I condiser Vaser liposuction or Smart Lipo?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by PMommy in Miami, florida

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Vaser Liposuction VS SmartLipo for Stomach Pooch

As long as you realize that the tummy pooch is most likely due mostly to a stretched out tummy wall and muscle separation (due to the pregnancy) and secondarily to some fat excess, liposuction may improve but will NOT flatten a post-pregnancy pooch. VASER Lipo-selection is superior to SmartLipo in fat removal without destruction of blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves going through the fat. While the VASER technique selectively (IE the term Lipo-selection) shakes fat cells and empties them... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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Smart lipo is ok if the area is small and the amount of fat also small. Anything more substantial you'd be probably better off investigating Vaser. I suggest consultation/s with ABPS plastic surgeon/s with these skills.

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