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Zerona Vs. Slim Lipo for C-section Pouch?

I swore to myself i'd never do it, BUT here i am considering it! I've been looking pretty hard into Zerona and Slim Lipo, but i wanted to get others opinions on which one would benefit me the most. i have a pouch from my c section.. Granted, i am a very small girl and he was a VERY big baby (pre-preggo stats: 5'5, 119lbs.. and gave birth to an 8.5lb boy via c-section) I've uploaded some pix so that you can see exactly what i'm talking about, and im hoping you can share your insight. Please & thanks! :)

Asked 23 months ago by mama86 in Palm Beach, FL
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Zerona or slimlipo for C-section pouch

Zerona won't help your pouch.  Laser liposuction can produce skin tightening but not enough to recreate the "pre-baby" state.  The best repair is a tummy tuck.  If you are planning on having more children in the near future, laser liposuction may have a role in a temporary, partial improvement.  I use Smartlipo. 
Daryl K. Hoffman, MD
Los Gatos Plastic Surgeon
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Neither technique will give you a good result long term, but the answer is easy

You have a good basic figure and great proportions. Your problem is the large size of your baby and the  skins inability to contract back to a smooth contour. We have used both techniques; Zerona was never effective for loss of elasticity Various laser techniques we have used have not LONG TERM been effective. However you would do great with a combination of any style of lipo, but must have a mini-tummy tuck at the same time.  It is a simple... more
Nathan Mayl, MD
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon
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Zerona vs. Slim Lipo for c-section pouch

Your choices do not help your issue from the photo posted. BTW thanks for posting. The Zerona is a waste of time and $, I speak from personal experience. I did the Zerona on myself and 2 of my staff - a joke! While Slim Lipo is a form of laser lipolysis, the best in my opinion is SmartLipo, that melts the fats and 'helps tighten' the skin. BUT from your photo you have TOO MUCH irregular hanging skin to be a candidate for laser lipolysis. Again in my opinion, as a Clinical Instructor for... more
Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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