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Thermage on Stomach - Will It Help?

asked 1 year ago by ruinedbellyfromkids in Tampa, FL
Latest answer by Jordana Gilman, MD
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Tags: abdomen, female, elasticity, tightening

I've had 2 kids (gained 50 pounds with both and lost the weight each time). I'm back to my weight, very thin, but have lost the elasticity in my skin on my abdomen. Attached is a picture. I have a 3 year old and 1 year old, no help and little money so the option of a tummy tuck is out for me for now. I found a place that is doing Thermage for $900 any area and am going in in a few days to have it done. I was just curious what doctors on here think... will it help? I'll post pics after. Thanks!

4 answers to Thermage on Stomach - Will It Help?

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Thermage vs. Tummy Tuck

Unfortunately, Thermage is great for improving minor skin laxity. Getting a Thermage treatment may help a little for the loose skin but I would not expect a noticeable difference on your abdomen with one treatment. I am sorry but I would highly recommend saving your money and eventually investing in a tummy tuck for optimal results. Good luck.
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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Thermage will never supplant an abdominoplasty.

If Thermage shrinks skin at all, it isn't very much.  Most "tightening" is swelling created in the skin by the trauma of the procedure that is perceived as tightening (it is not).  Don't waste your money.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Thermage for abdomen works for mild skin laxity

It appears that you have done a great job of getting in shape after your pregnancies and you now know that exercise won't tighten the skin. Thermage would help with a mild case of skin laxity but my guess is that it won'( help much for you. Save your money for a tummy tuck.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Thermage for loose belly skin

Thermage can tighten loose skin anywhere on the body. Thermage is not a surgical treatment, but many people do not want surgery or the resulting scars, can't afford it, or are not good surgical candidates. The results that you see depend on several factors: the condition of your skin, age, sun exposure history, smoking history and how the treatment is performed. Thermage works by tightening your collagen and stimulating the production of new collagen, so the better your... more
Jordana Gilman, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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