Zeltiq and Thermage Combo for Post-baby Belly?

asked 11 months ago by Madagascar in New York, NY
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: female, belly, c-section, combination, post-pregnancy

I've had two children-the 1st one was a c-section w/ a short, very low scar & the 2nd was a VBAC. I have that typical hanging fat shelf you get from a c-section, and I don't have too much sagging- but my belly button is stretched out. I hated c-section surgery, and was wondering if Zeltiq with thermage afterwards, would produce decent results for me & not make my b button weirder. I know a mini-tuck would look better, but if I can avoid surgery and look 75% better, I would prefer no cutting.

6 answers to Zeltiq and Thermage Combo for Post-baby Belly?

Zeltiq and thermage for post delivery

It would not be realistic to expect or hope for 75 % reduction with a combination of Zeltiq CoolSculpting and Thermage. Theramge my improve contour but does not diminish fat volume significantly. You would need multiple treatments with Zeltiq CoolSculpting but even after a few, I doubt you would reach 75%. you might need liposuction and an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to get a great result. If you don't want surgery, eat a healthy diet and watch the carbs, and increase your exericse... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Zeltiq will definitely reduce the number of fat cells

Zeltiq will definitely reduce the number of fat cells, usually around 25% per treatment. Combining Thermage might also tighten the skin, although it’s not like a tummy tuck, but it can definitely help. In this situation it may require several treatments to get the result you’re seeking.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

Zeltiq CoolSculpting will improve pregnancy belly on its own.

Dear writer, Thank you for sharing your pictures with us. I think you are a good candidate for CoolSculpting by Zeltiq. My recommendation would be to do Zeltiq alone until you reach the amount of fat reduction desired, and then decide if you would like to incorporate radiofrequency devices for additional skin tightening. Based on your pictures, I believe you will benefit from two Zeltiq sessions, spread two months apart. You are a good candidate for the 8.0 applicator on the upper and lower... more

Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD
Miami Dermatologic Surgeon

What can one do for the post pregnancy pouch?

The answer really depends upon what your eventual goal is? It is true that a tummy tuck wil give you the most dramatic results in removing your pouch and acheiving tightening of your skin but that is not to say that results, and significant results at that, cannot be achieved with CoolSculpting. If your main goal is skin tightening, Thermage cannot give you the degree of tightening that one would get with a tummy tuck but I have seen significant fat reduction with CoolSculpting. The main... more

Ted Brezel, MD
Long Island Dermatologist

Tummy tuck often best for post-pregnancy abdomen

Although Thermage may tighten the abdominal skin a little bit after it has been stretched out from pregnancy, it won't come anywhere near what a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) does, certainly not even close to 75%. This is true even with other methods of fat reduction. Of course no one wants a scar or a major surgical procedure if it can be avoided, but tummy tucks are a big part of the mommy makeover for a good reason. Go for the full tummy tuck when the time is right.

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Save your money please

In my opinion, the non-surgical remedies you mention would be a complete waste of your money and so would a mini-TT. Based on the appearance of your abdomen, either a full TT or nothing but diet and exercise would be the two best options. Don't spend hard earned dollars in today's economy on unproven treatments especially when your starting point is too stretched out to gain anything from them.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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