Mummy Tummy Lipo and Thermage Vs Tummy Tuck?

Mommy makover: #mummytummyMummy Tummy is a term given to modified tummy tucks which can
use liposuction and skin tightening with radiofrequency such Vanquish, Vela3,
thermage, thermiRF and others. The
actual fat contouring can be done non-surgically as well with UltraShape or
Cool-Sculpting#Stretch marks, #striae, which occur during pregnancy, can be improved in a variety of
ways through various techniques. A tummy tuck may surgically remove many of the
skin changes. Topical treatments which have shown some benefits include laser
therapy and some medications such as Retin-A. Some specialized Lasers such as
the Diolite laser which we have at Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery may
diminish redness for some patients and possibly improve the texture of the skin
and the diameter, width, of the stretch marks.

It’s not unusual for patients with redundant abdominal
tissue to look for alternatives that are less invasive than
abdominoplasty.This group of patients
wants to avoid the expense, scarring, risks and longer recoveries associated
with abdominoplasty.Unfortunately,
your pictures suggest the presence of significant amounts of redundant
skin.Under these circumstances,
liposuction combined with Thermage would minimally impact the area.For this reason, abdominoplasty is probably
necessary to adequately address your problem.It’s
therefore, important to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with
experience in this area.This surgeon
should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic
deformity and achieves your aesthetic goals.

Thank you for your important question.

Thermage and other nonsurgical skin tightening techniques only affect the skin and at best tighten about 20%.

Thermage will have no effect of the fat under the skin causing the bulge on your lower tummy.

Have a Mini Tummy Tuck with Liposuction if you wnat a good result.

Non surgical skin tightening with Thermage or others will disappoint you after spending a lot of money