Is It Worth Getting Smart Lipo?

asked 1 year ago by AV531 in New York
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 434 times
Tags: age 25-34, waist, female, love handles, self-esteem, timing

I am 28 years old, I don't have children. I really want to get rid of stubborn fat around my waist. I want to get rid of this, its given me self esteem issues. But I don't know if it would be a good idea, should I wait after I have children?

4 answers to Is It Worth Getting Smart Lipo?

Liposuction and zeltiq can be done before having children

If you had needed a tummy tuck, which it doesn't appear from your photograph that you do, then you would be encouraged to wait until after deliveries so that the muscle wouldn't be stretched again. If you are examined three dimensionally, and it is determined that you are a candidate for liposuction, then you would not be prevented from having it merely because you have not yet had children. Zeltiq CoolSculpting is not expected to give you the same amount of fat reduction... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

SmartLipo a great option

Judging from the photo and what you said about self-esteem issues I think SmartLipo or a combination of Smartlipo plus liposuction would be a good option. There does/t appear to be that much excess so really what you want to achieve is a small reduction and sculpting of the area.

Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Is lipo a good idea?

Hi there. It's hard to answer your question without seeing you in person but it looks like liposuction may be an option. You can have children after tummy tuck without any issues, but there's a good chance you would need a revision. It really depends on your goals an expectations. Liposuction is great for people who are close to their ideal body weight and just want to treat focused areas of fatty deposits for contouring. Tummy tuck does this as well as... more

Elan B. Singer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon