Lipo Ex Can Really Fix a Belly Flap ?

asked 11 months ago by cristiane in cape coral
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 333 times
Tags: apron, candidate

my tummy is what I can call apron, but it is not that bad,not stretch marks,or wrinkled skin and my muscles are very toned, so this new treatment is a good option to fix this problem ? Thank you. Cristiane.

9 answers to Lipo Ex Can Really Fix a Belly Flap ?

No gimicks for belly flaps

If you have a belly flap, then you will probably need abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck. See a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. liposuction and non invasive procedures don't help tighten up the underlying muscle or lift the skin enough in most cases. You might benefit from liposuction too and this can be done first prior to the abdominoplasty.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Liposuction - Skin Contraction, Lipo and Tummy Tucks - How Do I Know What I Need?

HI cristiane in cape coral, There are really just two types of procedures, and you have to know what each can do, and what it can't do: 1) Liposuction - this procedure removes excess fat. The final result depends on what you look like before-hand, the surgery that's done, and the way that your body heals as a result of that surgery. Some techniques of lipo appear to have a somewhat greater ability (there are a few qualifiers there!) to help the skin contract... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck or any type of Liposuction

Dr. Aldea is correct. An “apron” implies excess skin, and the only way to improve this is by excising the extra and tightening the rest, in other words, a Tummy Tuck. Also, “toned muscles” does not mean that you do not need the muscle fascia tightened. Strong muscles can make the abdomen seem tighter than it is when the muscles tighten, but, when they are relaxed, the abdomen can be quite flaccid. If you have adequately described your condition, do not waste your... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Not well....

Hello, If you have a real "flap" down there liposuction will not flatten it for you. A tummy tuck would be better. If making your "flap" flatter but not flat is OK, liposuction might be of some help. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD

John P. Di Saia, MD
Orange Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tucks for abdominal flaps and aprons

As dr. Aldea has said, there is nothing that fixes an excess of skin on the abdomen (apron, pannus etc) other than a tummy tuck or an excision of the excess skin. As much as the advertisers would love to confuse you, the non-invasive and laser lipo technologies don't compete with excision.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Lipo X and abdominal flab

Dear Christiane, Pictures would of greatly helped in order to asses what your best options are to improve the appearance of the area that concerns you. It is easy to see all these "Treatments" on TV and in the modern media which show amazing results with minimal investment by the patient. To improve your "apron" the most likely answer is that surgery is required. I would suggest that you see a plastic surgeon that is board certified or eligible for a... more

Ernesto Hayn, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Lipo Ex - Lax

It never ceases to amaze me how many gullible people are out there who are willing to blow their hard earned money on preposterous claims. PT Barnum WAS right - about one being born every minute. A few FACTS. Loose skin, especially when it takes the shape of an apron (Greek - panniculus), CANNOT be shrunk by laser, electricity, liposuction, Yoga/ Zumba/ Tai Bo, magical incantations or other non-invasive means. The excess hanging skin is a PHYSICAL excess, just like an excess garment... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Lipo or tummy tuck

Photos would help a lot but based on your calling it an "apron" I would guess that you might need skin resection in the form of a mini or full tummy tuck. Lipo alone may leave more loose skin. Some skin tightening lasers provide minimal results but I have not been impressed overall. Good luck.

Tiffany McCormack, MD
Reno Plastic Surgeon

Pictures would help

The options for your concerned areas are tummy tuck and lipo or liposuction alone. Please see your board certified plastic surgeon for personal examination and recommendations.