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Non-surgical Procedure to Remove Fat Pocket on Tummy?

asked 2 years ago by MommyinMaine in Auburn, Maine, USA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 2,267 times
Tags: belly, fat reduction, loose

I have loose skin and stretch marks on the lower tummy and what looks like a fat pocket above my belly button. I don't care about being able to wear a bikini, but is there any way to tighten the area and get rid of the fat pocket without surgery?

I am in pretty good shape. I run about 15 miles a week and have good muscle tone under the stomach flabbiness.

3 answers to Non-surgical Procedure to Remove Fat Pocket on Tummy?

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Nonsurgical “fat pocket” Removal?

Thank you for the question. It sounds like you are doing everything possible (diet and exercise) to improve the situation. Given that you have “loose skin and stretch marks” it is likely that you would benefit from tummy tuck surgery. In my opinion the other modalities touted/ heavily marketed do not work and are bound to leave you disappointed. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Non-surgical procedure to remove fat pocket on tummy

Dear MommyinMaine, "loose skin and stretch marks on the lower tummy and what looks like a fat pocket above my belly button" do not bode well for a successful NON-surgical treatment. There is NO non-surgical treatment in the world that is able to shrink loose skin with stretch marks REGARDLESS of the ads you see in Ladies' magazines and elsewhere. Stretch marks cannot be erased because they are NOT really (superficial) marks. They represent near full thickness skin cracks which... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Non-surgical treatment

You might try a full course of endermologie.  It has been around a long time and, in the right hands, is very effective.  Be sure the endermologie therapist has a lot of experience.
Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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