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Need an Opinion for the Thermage Treatment for Hanging Belly

asked 10 months ago by anon5291
Latest answer by Scott E. Newman, MD
Question viewed 128 times
Tags: appendectomy, athletic, candidate, loose skin

Hi I'm a fitness freak but had to undergo an appendix operation a few years back, which has left me with a hanging tummy and I'm unable to get rid of it inspite of daily workout - someone has suggested me THERMAGE for the same , but I'm confused about the decision - can u please help me with the same - thank you

4 answers to Need an Opinion for the Thermage Treatment for Hanging Belly

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Thermage for hanging belly

If you have a mildly redundant belly, Thermage may do a good job. But for a true "Hanging Belly", you probably need a tummy tuck. Make sure you are treated by a Board Certified experienced Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon.
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

www.lakeviewderm.com

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Thermage- Belly

Thermage is used to treat skin laxity on the belly quite successfully- but it may or may not be right in your case. Submitting a photo would be helpful.
Scott E. Newman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.psurgery.com

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Abdominal Skin

Depending on the extent of skin laxity, Thermage may not be an option. If you are slim person you might only need the skin surgically tightened and no tummy tuck is warranted. The best advice I can give you is to see a physician who specializes and can offer you different options depending of the invasivness as well as pricing.
Ariel Ostad, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Thermage most likely not the best treatment for hanging belly

Thermage uses RadioFrequency to noninvasively tighten skin. It's great for bellies with some skin laxity (ie: stretched skin post pregnancy) and can work well on cellulite. However, if you do have a hanging belly then there are probably other more effective treatments to address your concerns. If you want to stick with the noninvasive route, then CoolSculpting by Zeltiq can help reduce the amount of fat in an area by about 20% with each treatment session. Otherwise a... more
Ava Shamban, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

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