Loose skin and multiple stretch marks will not improve with Vaser /smartlipo/ etc.. It sounds like you may need a tummy tuck. Go to a qualified plastic surgeon to be evaluated. A tummy tuck will remove many stretch marks below the umbilicus and tighten the abdominal wall.
African American fat removed from abdomen and skin tightening
I am African American and I'm interested in getting fat removed from my upper and lower abdomen. I have had two pregnancies and was left with stretch marks and small pooch. I was told by one physicians that I am a candidate for the Smart Lipo and another told me that the Vaser would be better. I am concerned about skin tightening, so do you find Vaser with Smart Lipo, Vaser with Refirme, or Smart Lipo alone will achieve the best results?
3 answers to “African American fat removed from...”
A: Seek a Consultation-complete exam & discussion of all techniques for liposuction & "tummy tuck"
Your description of your "belly" is a common scenario for most women after pregnancy. However, you will need a complete consultation for liposuction versus other surgical options, such as a full abdominoplasty (a "tummy tuck"-involving both the upper and lower abdominal... more
A: Probably none of the above...
No one can answer this question without examining you and forcing you to define your expectations. But this much I can tell you: All any type of liposuction can guarantee is a removal of fat. Period. No method of liposuction has been demonstrated to produce a notable tighening of skin. ... more
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