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Smart Lipo on Mother's Apron Belly?

asked 1 year ago by monica552 in san antonio
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 1,743 times
Tags: female, apron, belly, candidate, doctor referral

Looking to Have Smart Lipo From a Doctor that is Fare in Price. Also if Smart lipo works on a Mother's Apron Belly? I really dont want to do a tummy tuck due to the scaring and recovery time. Can anyone please give advice or maybe a doctor can help make some suggestion or even help me out?

12 answers to Smart Lipo on Mother's Apron Belly?

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Laser lipolysis: not great for an apron

Laser lipolysis may work for mild to minor degrees of skin laxity but is not the best treatment for an apron. It is likely you will be left with more loose skin especially when bending at the waist. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Smart Lipo will not correct Redundant Skin from Tummy Apron

Smart lipo, actually any liposuction procedure by itself will not remove the apron of skin redundancy you describe. From your description you will need removal of this skin which is a type of tummy tuck/abdominoplasty. Seek the evaluation and guidance of a board certified plastic surgeon
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction Candidate?

Thank you for the question. Based on your description, I am concerned that you will not be a good candidate for liposuction surgery. “Ideal” liposuction patient candidates present with isolated diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue collection, with overlying skin that demonstrates adequate elasticity ( to “bounce back” after the adipose tissue has been removed). Furthermore, good skin elasticity is an important attribute of... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Smartlipo is not for an abdominal pannus

Your description of having an apron belly tells you exactly that this is not the procedure for you. An apron belly means you have an abdominal pannus, an overhang of abdominal skin. Any form of liposuction will not get you the result you want because you have too much skin. Instead of Smartlipo what you need is an abdominal panniculectomy, a surgical procedure that cuts off the overhang. Smartlipo can not tighten up that much skin.
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

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It depends on how 'hanging' the area is whether this will work or not.

While the term hanging typically means that liposuction won't work, I have seen hundreds of patients where the combination of tumescent liposuction along with SmartLipo worked beautifully for this concern.  It all has to to with the combination, as well as knowing expectations. Most plastic surgeons start off by doing a 'tummy tuck/abdominoplasty', while most dermatologists start off by either doing tumescent liposuction/SmartLipo or referring to a plastic surgeon... more
Joel Schlessinger, MD

Omaha Dermatologist

www.LovelySkin.com

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Smart liposuction

In San Antonio, you might consider scheduling a consultation with Dr. Kimberly Finder, who is a specialist in liposuction.There may be other good liposuction surgeons in your town and you may wish to check with your primary care physician.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Laser lipo is NOT for an apron belly

The loose abdominal skin from pregnancy and or weight loss cannot be treated with laser lipo!  It requires a tummy tuck, nothing less.  The scar will be worth the benefit if you go to an excellent plastic surgeon.  Don't be fooled by laserlipo ads.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Laser lipolysis candidate

While this might be a good physician with a good price, it is not the best procedure for an apron (pannus).  Laser lipo certainly has a role in modern body contouring, but asking it to address an apron is like peeing in the ocean.  It's just not gonna make that much of a difference.  In fact, it may further deflate the apron and exaggerate the skin laxity.  If it were my body or that of one of my family members, I would suggest either a tummy tuck or no surgery... more
Jason R. Hess, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Smart Lipo on Mother's Apron Belly

As a SMART LIPO training physician I recommend you and mom rethink having this done for a apron of skin/fat. It will only make the apron hang more. Be careful out there. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski, 305 598 0091
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Smart lipo on apron belly

If your mother has an overhanging pannus, then lipo is no the answer. It sounds like she might be a better candidate for an excision of tissue.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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When Smart Lipo is dumb

I cannot agree more with Dr. Aldea!  I perform laser-assisted liposuction in my practice, but I would never recommend it to anyone with significant excess skin. The best advice I can give you is to save for the procedure that will really give you great results: a tummy tuck. 
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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"NOT so Smart" Lipo on Apron Belly

Regarding :  "Smart Lipo on Mother's Apron Belly? Looking to Have Smart Lipo From a Doctor that is Fare in Price. Also if Smart lipo works on a Mother's Apron Belly? I really dont want to do a tummy tuck due to the scaring and recovery time. Can anyone please give advice or maybe a doctor can help make some suggestion or even help me out?" A few comments. If your goal is to pay the least amount of money and get a really disappointing result - then you are... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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