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Tummy Tuck to Correct Smart Lipo Results?

asked 3 years ago by alr in ny
Latest answer by Farbod Esmailian, MD
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Tags: lumps

I have had bad Smart Lipo and want to do a full Tumy Tuck. Is it going to help me?

4 answers to Tummy Tuck to Correct Smart Lipo Results?

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Tummy Tuck to Help Smart Lipo Bumps

Unfortunately, I dont thing you have much loose skin to be a candidate for a tummy tuck.  If you were the tummy tuck would remove the skin and the lumps and bumps under the belly button, but the area above the belly button would still have lumps and bumps. Hope that helps.
Farbod Esmailian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Correction of bad Smart Lipo results

I can't guarantee it, but I feel like you should get a benefit from tummy tuck. Ironically, after you are healed (well healed that is, after perhaps a year or so), you may still have areas of surface irregularity. At this time, you may need (yes) addtional liposuciton done gingerly. The idea would be, if needed, to reduce the high areas to the lower areas. I haven't had great results with fat transfers, though other doctors may advocate for that. Listen, go to a board certified plastic... more
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Tumy tuck to correct liposuction irregularities

Dear Air, It is a bit difficult to judge your skin elasticity based on a single photograph and minimal history. I would still suggest having a formal consult with a surgeon who does tummy tucks and liposuction and ask them your question. If you are in your early 20's and have not had children, I'd bet Dr. Beraka's assessment will be correct, and touch up lipo would help. If you are over 30 and have had children, the tummy tuck may be the solution. You might have to wait a while from the... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck is not going to help.

Hi. You do have lumpy result, unfortunately. In Manhattan, I don't know a single board certified, experienced plastic surgeon who uses SmartLipo. But that does not help you right now. You are not a candidate for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. You have very little excess skin, and you would end up with a long scar and little improvement. We have had good results in cases like yours waiting 6 months, and then doing very delicate touch up liposuction with tiny cannulas, followed by... more
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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