How to get rid of pregnancy fat?

i have 3 kids and a doc i saw says i need a tummy tuck. i was given a lot of steriods during all 3 pregnancies and full bed rest. i dont want to be perfect, only shaped up. my main concern is the pubic area and the hips. no matter what i do i can not lose these areas. would smartlipo help with these issues and be less costly? should i try regular lipo and eat the cost? or maybe i should just continue not be happy with my reflection a little longer until the cost come down?

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15 answers to “How to get rid of pregnancy fat?”

A: Consult 2 board certified plastic surgeons for best advice on post pregnancy fat

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Consult two board certified plastic surgeons and follow the advice of the doctor who seems most knowledgeable and sincere. The doctors advice should make sense to you. If you have significant loose skin then you likely need a tummy tuck and will be unhappy with loose skin left after liposuction alone. If you... more

A: Pregnancy Fat Deposits

Richard P. Glunk, MD

First, nothing is better than diet and exercise. The problems after pregnancy include the bulge of the abdominal muscles, excess fat, and excess skin. Unfortuneately, if the muscles are stretched apart, also known as rectus diastasis, no amount of exercise will completely correct the problem. Surgical... more

A: Have the correct procedure done, don't let costs drive your decision

Sanjay Grover, MD

You should not determine which procedure you will have because of the cost. If you are going to proceed with plastic surgery to enhance your aesthetic appearance and confidence, you should have the correct procedure done, whatever that may be. Many women following childbirth will benefit from an abdominoplasty... more

A: Post Pregancy Fat

Michael Law, MD

Some liposuction patients that I treat seek a 'total body makeover', and undergo circumferential liposuction of the trunk, thighs and lower legs. The soft tissue contraction and resulting contour enhancement that is achieved by circumferential liposuction of a given area can be truly amazing. At the same time,... more

A: Go with proven surgery

Christopher L. Hess, MD

First of all, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the price won't ever come down.  Next I am a strong believer in doing surgery that has a proven track record.  Over that past 30+ years we have learned that traditional suction lipectomy with tumescent solution and small cannulas can achieve... more

A: Abdominoplasty works best for post pregnancy fat

Peter E. Johnson, MD

Niffer, Pregnancy causes tremendous stresses on the abdominal wall which are compounded by the effect of steroids, bedrest, and multiple pregnancies. It is probably not reasonable to expect your abdomen to be corrected to your satisfaction by liposuction alone. Tummy tuck will allow for tightening of the... more

A: Determine which procedure is right for you

Bahram Ghaderi, MD

Sounds like a consulation and an exam by a board certified plastic surgeon is the best way to determine your ideal option. Obviously, cost is an issue for most patients. The best advice I can give you is first determine which procedure is the best for you and then look at the cost. If you have extensive skin... more

A: Vaser Lipo and Lipolite are a good alternative.

Talmage J. Raine, MD

It sounds like what you probably need is some aggressive recontouring and an additional amount of fat shrinkage. This can be done without an invasive abdominoplasty unless you have extensive skin damage with bad stretch marks. The Vaser technique involves ultrasonic blasting of the fat which then allows for... more

A: Steroids, Pregnancy, and Stress can affect the abdomen: Planning tummy tuck abdominoplasty

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Stress, pregnancy, hormones, and steroids can all affect the anterior abdominal wall.  If you presented to my office, I would encourage someone in your position to maximize their exercise regimen, reduce stress, reverse the effects of steroids with Vitamin A, and wait 6 months for your skin to recover. 

A: Best to save for the tummy tuck

Richard P. Rand, MD

If a patient has enough skin laxity and excess that they need a tummy tuck, they will NOT be happy with the results of liposuction - traditional, Smart or otherwise. When this is the case, it is a waste of your hard earned dollars to do a procedure that won't work for you. You would be best under these... more

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niffer
5 posts
6 Jan 2009

Thank you for all your reponses. i have to pay on major bills from smart lipo gone bad. i now have more skin then i had before do to a seroma. not the stomach area but just below. i cry myself to sleep just about every night because of the way i look now. i only had my hips and pubic area done.my hips are fine but the pubic area is a mess. i have a massive scar froma burn over the entire area plus the skin thanks to the seroma. i am afraid my overies were damaged as well. no more kids... i just cross my fingers and hope one day some one offers to fix what happened. i have been told i need reconstruction of the public area but i am flat broke... no lie the bills from all the hospital visits and other surgeries to fix what happened did more damage then i can ever think of. if you have any ideas please please fill me in.

comoelita
unregistered guest

16 Mar 2009

i completely understand how you feel. before my first son, i was in "tip top" shape. Flat abs and nice legs,thw works. Noe i struggle to make even a dent in weight in my lower tummy inner thigh area. I am disgusted by how i look in the mirror and am currently researching for plastic surgeons. Good luck

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