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Non-surgical Options for Post Baby Belly
I have had 2 children and I am only 27. I really want to look better than I do, but I don't want to go under the knife. Are there any non surgical procedures or creams I can use? I have stretch marks, loose skin, and I am starting to get varicose veins on my belly.
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cbirgen
in Kent, WA
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Only surgery effectively corrects post-baby belly
For a belly with loose skin, stretch marks and veins the only corrective option worth the money is surgery. Thermage is a technique that can provide some skin tightening but nothing significant enough for a post-pregnancy loose skin with stretch marks. If you are not ready for this now, fine. At least you know that there is an option for you out there.
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Unfortunately not
For a post-pregnancy belly with loose skin and stretch marks, there are no procedures that will create a significant enough tightening of your abdomen (ie Thermage) to be worth the pain and expense. They will all leave you wishing for more than they delivered.
I would advise that you continue with proper diet, exercise, hydration, sun avoidance and know that you are doing all that you can to make it as good as possible. When you finally get to the point where you want to really see a...
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Non-surgical options for abdominal tightening
Thanks for the question.
Unfortunately there are no great solutions for the problems that you raise. These are extremely common problems after childbirth. There are several issues:
Post-pregnancy abdomens commonly suffer from "rectus diastasis". This means that during your pregnancy the muscles that make up your six pack have actually separated and moved towards the sides of your abdomen. This causes your core to look significantly less tight. Unfortunately, working out will not...
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Post-pregnancy abdominal changes
Unfortunately, the creams do not work, and the lasers only tighten about 15-20%. The physical findings you describe are really better treated with a full tummy tuck to remove the loose excess skin and tighten the abdomen.
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