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Non-surgical Option for Protruding Belly?

asked 3 years ago by AnL
Latest answer by Richard Sadove, MD
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Tags: alternative, non invasive, non surgical, post-pregnancy

I am a mother of 2 boys (8 and 6) and I am 37 yrs old. I weigh 115 lbs and I am 5'1" and a size 3 on juniors. I am skinny everywhere else except for my stomach. I don't diet and don't exercise either. I am skinny except for my stomach.

Here is a picture of my tummy. I look like I am 4 months pregnant after every meal and I am not. Which non-surgical/non-invasive procedure is best for me? VelaShape or Thermage or something else? Thanks.

3 answers to Non-surgical Option for Protruding Belly?

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Velashape/smooth for tummy fat

Dear AnL Velashape or Velasmooth are clearly not for you. You might consider wet technique power assisted liposuction instead.
Richard Sadove, MD

Gainesville Plastic Surgeon
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Diet, exercise but check on your GI function

The only non-surgical option is diet and exercise. Velashape helps as a secondary module for localised problems. Alternatively, liposuction or a tummy tuck would be the other option. One thing you mentioned related to feeling this after meals. You might want to check on your diet. Indigestion will cause abdominal distention and will increase this problem.
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Save your money

No non-surgical treatment will do anything for you and you would be well advised to save your money. The first thing to do is get a personal trainer and begin a dedicated exercise program and see what you can do. This is the only worthwhile non-surgical treatment. Otherwise, you will need a tummy tuck to get a flat tight abdomen.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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