Traditional liposuction would be my recommendation for the saddlebags you have. The need for a tummy tuck is based on how much extra skin you have in your lower abdomen and how tight and flat you want it and how much tolerance you have for a scar. There is NO WAY that Smartlipo, or any other lipo,... more
Should I get liposuction plus tummy tuck or SmartLipo?
Help! I would like to ask for tips from all of you: I weigh 136 and am 5'1. I am looking to get rid of major saddlebags and my mini-tummy that sags down. I work out 5-6 days a week. One Dr. says do SmartLipo, the other one says it is a gimmick and I need the lipo and a tuck. How does one make the best decision - I am only doing this once!!! Any advice would help! Thanks!!!
3 answers to “Should I get liposuction plus tummy...”
A: SmartLipo not necessarily the best choice
SmartLipo has a purpose for smaller areas but it has not been proven for substantial areas like for your "major saddlebags." We would recommend more proven techniques at this time for such significant areas. Do you really want to undertake the cost, time, and emotional resources for an... more
A: SmartLipo is a gimmick
The doctor you saw who described SmartLipo as a gimmick is probably correct. The dictionary tells us that a gimmick is something that has a special feature that makes it "stand out" from the rest. It's just that the special feature is of little relevance or use. With SmartLipo, there are a few such... more
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26 Dec 2008
I got smart lipo done about a year ago after 3 kids and a nasty rolls all around my mid section and I was also blessed with wings, (flab in my underarms). I am very pleased with it (for the most part)It did what I was told it would, it got rid of my rolls enough to where I could wear a form fitting shirt and look ok, also my arms look normal (not small,but presentable) I did loose inches also, now i have also added exersise (but no diet)so I have not lost any weight but I did loose about 8 inches around my midsection and 4 in each arm even thought the arms are mostly tightening. I am a believer in smartlipo. I am planning to go back soon for another procedure in my mid section, because eventhough i got great results, i still need some help. Hope this helps you and good luck
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28 May 2008
Any physician that does not have a SmartLipo device is going to say that it is a gimmick. What else will they say? They are also the same people that said computers would be a fad and only used in schools! Times do change and so do procedures. What was good 30 years ago isn't always the best option. It's ironic that so many "experienced" physicians use outdated techniques. Sure it can get the job done. . .but why not choose a safer option with less scarring if it fits the bill? The fact that more and more doctors are turning to lasers is a sure sign that it works! If it wasn't working, they wouldn't be spending the money to acquire the technology. However, there is still a role for tummy tucks. Once skin is so far stretched that it can't be tightenend enough to make a difference, one has no option but to cut it out. (However, make sure they combine it with SmartLipo. . .)
7 Jun 2009
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