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Will Lipotherme Tighten Loose Skin Above my Belly Button?
asked 3 years ago by lm1887 in Lewisville TX 75077
Latest answer by David V. Martini, MD
Question viewed 1,631 times
Tags: belly button, loose
2 answers to Will Lipotherme Tighten Loose Skin Above my Belly Button?
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Lipotherme and skin tightening
Lipotherme is a type of laser-assisted liposuction, so it does damage ("melt") fat cells and does heat the skin, which causes an element of skin tightening. It may be an option for your upper abdomen if you have extra fat there and just a bit of loose skin and are hoping for improved appearance, but not necessarily a "tight" result.
If you have more loose skin and you want a tight result, you may need to at least consider surgical options for skin removal, like a tummy...
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Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Lipotherme can be a great method to remove fat and tighten skin
Lipotherme or Laser Lipolysis melts excess fat which is gently removed. The laser energy stimulates collagen resulting insome skin tightening or shrinking. However, if you have a lot of fat removed you may need a surgical procedure such as a tummy tuck.
David V. Martini, MD
Elkton Facial Plastic Surgeon
Elkton Facial Plastic Surgeon