New York reverse Tummy Tuck doctor recommendation

I had bad Smart Lipo done 6 month ago. After the procedure, I have a lot of lax skin from under my breast to my belly. I think I need reverse Tummy Tuck. I can't find a doctor in New York area to perform the surgery. Please help.

New York reverse Tummy Tuck doctor recommendation
3 answers to “New York reverse Tummy Tuck doctor...”

A: SmartLipo - "bad results"

Theodore Katz, MD

It is unfortunate that physicians attack the SmartLipo as the cause of post operative problems when it is really the surgeon who does the procedure.  It is true that there are many physicians doing SmartLipo who are not board certified plastic surgeons and have very little experience in body contouring in... more

A: I would do a standard abdominoplasty

W. Tracy Hankins, MD

Reverse abdominoplasties leave a bad scar.  However, a standard abdominoplasty could well improve your lax skin problem.  It is a little difficult to tell from the picture exactly how much skin is in the upper abdomen, but I would think a standard abdominoplasty is the right procedure in this situation.

A: Reverse tummy tucks are bad

Richard P. Rand, MD

 The scar from a reverse tummy tuck can be awful and it is permanent.  The reason you can't find someone to do it is because good surgeons have learned that this is not in the best interest of their patients.   I am very sorry your Smartlipo results didn't work out.  I truly wish the other... more

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