Smart Lipo Better Than Tummy Tuck for Post Baby Belly?

asked 2 years ago by Rebecca213 in orlando, fl
Latest answer by Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
Question viewed 1,068 times
Tags: abdomen, scar

I run 3-4 times a week and lift weights regularly, but I am unable to lose some of the fat from my pregnancy on my stomach. I also have some scar tissue associated with my c-section. Is Smart Lipo a better choice over a Tummy Tuck?

5 answers to Smart Lipo Better Than Tummy Tuck for Post Baby Belly?

Smart Lipo vs. Tummy tuck

There really is no comparison here. I would compare smart lipo and tumescent or tradition lipo. Tummy tuck removes skin and fat where liposuction removes fat only. So if you have excess skin as you would after pregnancy then a tummy tuck is what you would need. As far as smart lipo goes, it is not magic and no different results than traditional liposuction. You will see that there are dermatologist and so called cosmetic surgeons (dont know what a "cosmetic surgeon" is or does,... more

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Probably not

Without seeing photos, it's hard to answer this question. That being said, most women who have had children have laxity (looseness) of the abdominal wall muscles, extra skin with poor elasticity, and some extra fat. You also mentioned scar tissue from your C-section. Liposuction, whether it is Smart Lipo, Slim Lipo, ultrasound-assisted liposuction, power assisted liposuction, standard liposuction, etc., will not improve laxity of the abdominal wall or the abdominal wall scar tissue. ... more

Sam Jejurikar, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Smart Lipo is not better than Tummy Tuck for post baby belly

IMPOSSIBLE. NO WAY. NOT EVEN CLOSE. Rebecca first you must understand WHY (Not so) Smart - lipo can never replace an abdominoplasty to correct "post baby belly". As you know, the pregnancy results in a huge stretching of all the abdominal muscles which culminates in a true separation of the six pack (rectus) muscles in the midline creating the "diastasis". While being active is otherwise great for your health, it cannot and will not magically bring the muscles back to... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck vs Smart or Slim Lipo

A tummy tuck definitely gives you more versatility to remove excess skin, fat and tighten the underlying abdominal muscles. Hence, it has the potential to give you the strongest results. That doesn't mean everyone should have a tummy tuck over Slim or Smart Lipo. Both Slim Lipo and Smart Lipo use laser to melt fat and tighten skin. However the degree of tightening is more incremental compared to the amount you can tighten with a tummy tuck. So the ideal... more

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.integratedplasticsurgery.com

It may be able to, but most plastic surgeons won't admit it!

The answer depends on which specialty you consult for your procedure. If you go to a plastic surgeon, most like the answer will be no. On the other hand, many dermatologists and other cosmetic surgeons who perform SmartLipo have seen cases (as I have in my practice) where SmartLipo offers a fantastic alternative to a tummy tuck. Additionally, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) leaves most women with a terrible scar, while SmartLipo done by the tumescent method is nearly scarless. It pays to... more

Joel Schlessinger, MD
Omaha Dermatologist

www.LovelySkin.com

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