I had Smart Lipo in my lower and upper abs 6 weeks ago and have medium swelling around my umbilical area. I was told that Velashape is recommended to improve swelling. I was told by my provider that is just swelling not seroma. I'm concern about the cost of Velashape and if is necessary. Will I have same results if I decide just to wait for the swelling to go down naturally in few more months or Velashape beside reducing swelling will help give me better final results? Thanks!
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Thank you for your question. To treat your stretch marks, I would suggest Fraxel Laser, FotoFacial IPL, or ReFirme Laser. In my experience, these have all given excellent results for reducing stretch marks.
Have you considered Thermage? It might tighten the skin better than Velashape. You might need a treatment and an addtional one six to twelve months later. It would be worth a consultation with an expert in non-invasive tightening procedures.
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you an accurate assessment of the treatment you need without pictures of the problem area you would like remedied. For areas of stubborn fat, I have had success with CoolSculpting, which non-invasively reduces fat.
