How to get rid of pregnancy fat?

I always advocate a healthy stable lifestyle before considering cosmetic body-contouring. Get in the best shape, best eating and exercise habits you and that you can sustain. If you still have contour issues that are solely fat related, as long as they are relatively localized, well-delineated and combined... more

Thanks for your question Niffer - You bring up a crucial point regarding cosmetic surgery. What do you do when you can't afford the surgery that you want or that your doctor recommends? Many individuals in your situation will shop around - this can be a good way to research your options and make sure you've... 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

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

For patients having multiple difficult pregnancies, especially requiring steroids, there is likely to be a great deal of extra skin.  Steroid therapy can also cause the deep layer to loosen.  The best and most satisfactory way to remove skin and tighten the deep layer is via a tummy tuck. Your best... 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. 

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

The most important thing one has to realize, whether you are the patient or the doctor, is what is the goal when choosing between these two surgeries as there are different indications for both.  If the patient's concern is simply related to problem areas of excess adipose (fat) that don't respond to... more

Hi there- Not only is liposuction in ANY form not likely to achieve your goal for you, it's likely it will leave you with even more loose skin that sags and makes you unhappy... THEN you'll have had to pay for (and go through) TWO operations (the liposuction, then the tummy tuck you should have had in 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