Considering Smart lipo or Vaser lipo for my abdominal area

Hello- I had 4 children- all vaginal births- in 5 years.  I am fit and around my normal weight. I am considering smart lipo/vaser lipo for my abdominal area.

Will the skin be tight after the procedure? I have stretch marks on the lower part under my belly button.

Also- how long does swelling last? And when can you go to the gym again? I go 5 days per week for various activities.

I am 45 years old and physically fit. I eat well and exercise 5 days per week. The dr. that I talked to said he would do a combo of smart lipo and vaser lipo and then I would follow up with 10 sessions of Tri active laser massage.

3 answers to “Considering Smart lipo or Vaser lipo...”

A: Tightening after liposuction

Steven Wallach, MD

Don't expect miracles after either Smart Lipo or Vaser. Yes, there is probably going to be a bit more skin contraction with smart lipo or Vaser as compared to traditional liposuction, but Vaser probably more so than Smart Lipo. Neither one will be miraculous if you have significant laxity. I would expect no... more

A: You will get some tightening from Smartlipo

David Shafer, MD

I used to be a non-believer in Smartlipo.  However, I have been pleasantly surprised with the results that I have obtained in my patients.  There really is skin tightening if the Smartlipo MPX is used correctly.  However, don't be misled.  It is not the same as having an abdominoplasty, but... more

A: You won't be "tight" from liposuction

Richard P. Rand, MD

At 45 years of age and after having 4 children and with stretch marks in the lower abdomen, there is no kind of liposuction that will give you a "tight" result.  Please read all the information on Smartlipo on Real Self.  The loss of elasticity in your skin from multiple pregnancies and... more

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