How to get rid of pregnancy fat?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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