Slim Lipo for c-section pouch?

I had my baby about 14 months ago via c-section, and have lost all my pregnancy weight. I'm actually in great shape with about 20% body fat only, but I have a tiny trouble area which I have learned is the "c-section pouch".

Liposuction would probably be too much for me since it's such a tiny spot and very localized,and I don't want saggy skin afterwards (i have no saggy skin now). Is Slim Lipo a good choice? Are there alternatives or different procedures??

2 answers to “Slim Lipo for c-section pouch?”

A: SlimLipo can be used on small areas

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

SlimLipo laser assisted liposuction is very useful for carefully removing small areas of fat in otherwise thin fit people. However, the most common cause of a C-section pouch is contraction or tightening of the C-section scar which pulls upward, forcing the abdominal skin above the scar to fall over the scar... more

A: Slim Lipo for body fat

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD

Although Slim Lipo is relatively new technology, it has proven to be quite effective in the right clinical situations.  I would agree that liposuction of a small deposit of fat in what sounds like the area above your pubic bone may be more than you need.  The Slim Lipo procedure can be performed... more

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