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Is there a way to prevent cellulite? 6 answers

Would I need to exercise more, eat differently, get more massages to get less cellulite? I am just seeing the first signs of thigh cellulite. NOT good!

Can plastic surgery fix my torn stomach muscles and umbilical hernia? 10 answers

I have had 5 kids and I have an umbilical hernia and my stomach muscles are split down the middle.  There is a two inch separation. I have some...

Liposuction for belly roll 4 answers

I hate my stomach roll!  I'm wondering if liposuction is the right way to go to get rid of the fat.

Weight loss without liposuction 2 answers

Liposuction, lipodissolve, liposculpting, smart lipo, what's a girl to do if she just wants to lose the fat without paying a bunch for a treatment or...

Can you get nerve damage in your stomach from lipo dissolve 2 answers

I had lipo dissolve from December 2006 to May 2007. In August of 2007 I started experiencing stomach distention. This distention is constant, but...

Does liposuction make you lose weight? 11 answers

I am thinking about having liposuction around my stomach, lovehandles and thighs. Will I lose weight or just get a bit smaller? Overall, I am happy...

Will Smart lipo help on lumpy stomach fat? 2 answers

I am 50 yrs. old and I have had 3 children of 29, 26 and 23. I was just lazy after they were born and didn't work on losing my stomach fat. I now...

What can I do to get "six-pack abs"? 2 answers

Hi everyone, I have been trying these for months and months but it doesn’t help me anymore. I am talking about six pack abs that I am trying to...

What are some non-surgical ways to get rid of my sagging stomach after pregnancy?

I just had a baby 5 months ago and I was wondering how do I tone my stomach and get rid of my sagging stomach without cosmetic surgery. J. Roanoke...

Is the muscles tightened in a tummy tuck using the Avelar method? 4 answers

Is the Avelar method the same as lipo-assisted adominoplasty?  After having six children, I was not able to get all the fat removed from my tummy...

How long after a stomach surgery do you need to wait before having a tummy tuck? 6 answers

I went to the ER for problems urinating and found a mass pushing on my ureters and bladder (fibroid) had removed and had to lose my uterus...

Liposuction for love handles and mid-section fat cost? 4 answers

I would like to have Liposuction on just my love handles and a little on the mid-section. I was wondering about cost? I am 70 or 71 inches tall and...

How much weight can I lose after Liposuction? 9 answers

I weigh 232 pounds. How much weight can lipo take off from my stomach and abs? How many pounds of my weight can lipo take off my stomach and abs?

How can I tighten the skin around my stomach? 2 answers

I had my child 6 yrs ago. I'm still real skinny from my pregnancy.

Hard lumps normal after Tumescent liposuction? 3 answers

I had a Tumescent liposuction 21 days ago for my stomach and love handles. On day 16, I developed some hard lumps right where my pants rest. I have...

Breathing problems and GERD after Tummy Tuck 3 answers

The day after surgery, I had to start on inhalers for shortness of breath because I felt like I couldn't fully inflate my lungs. I have also developed...

Is Velashape an option for lumps after Lipo? 2 answers

I have lumps from Liposuction and I'm wondering, what are my options to fix them? Is Velashape a good choice for me? If no, please explain what would...

Fat transfer to the ankles? 3 answers

If you have small ankles, can you have the fat removed from your stomach place in your ankles to make them thicker?

Can I rely on a stomach stapling procedure carried out fifteen years ago?

I had stomach stapeling procedure carried out 15 years ago. I never lost much weight afterwards but now I want to try again.  Is it possible to...

Stomach flab loose skin or fat? 2 answers

I had a baby 11 mos. ago and my stomach is flabby and dimpled-like now. It was not this way before, however, I gained 55 lbs in my pregnancy. I have...

Liposuction vs Abdominoplasty for male who had massive weight loss? 15 answers

Dear Doctors, When I was 17, I lost 80 lbs over 8 months. Now I'm a medium (soft) kind of build, 25, 6'1", 177lbs. I go to gym 7 days a week...

Pixel laser or Fraxel for stretch marks? 4 answers

I would like to have Pixel laser or Fraxel laser done on my stretch marks. These stretch marks are new, red and located on my stomach. However, I can...

Safe to combine breast augmentation revision, areola reduction and lipo? 14 answers

I'm interested in a getting a breast augmentation revision (going smaller) with a possible areola reduction and liposuction of the inner/outer thighs...

Rippling and dents on stomach after Smart Lipo? 2 answers

Had Smart Lipo done on my back, inner thighs and stomach over a year ago. I am happy with the thighs and back but my stomach has a lot of rippling...

Vaser Liposuction or Smart Lipo for pouch after c-section? 1 answer

I had a caeserean section last year in November. I have a pouch and some fat around the stomach that I am interested in getting rid of. I do not...

Advisable to have Tummy Tuck abroad? 6 answers

I have had 4 c-sections and a hysterectomy. I have a pregnant looking stomach and my back is being pulled by the weight of my stomach. I think that I...

Where does fat go after Zerona Laser?

When having the Zerona treatment on the stomach, does it get at the fat in the omentum and how does it get eliminated? Does it get excreted through...

Way to remove excess skin and improve belly button look without scars? 2 answers

I work out hard and eat clean all the time. I gained 42 lbs with my daughter, who is now 16. Have never been back down to 110 lbs, but I have lost 30...

Smart Lipo for back and stomach fat 1 answer

I'm 76 kg and 163 cm tall and I want to lose fat from my stomach and my back. How many kilos can I lose on these areas from Smart Lipo, and how many...

Sleeping on stomach change Breast implants volume? 6 answers

I wanted bigger breasts because im athletic and I didnt have any. I had a Breast augmentation done on December 2008 and I have gel implants. Will the...

Liposuction to lose inches after c-section? 8 answers

Hi, I am 25 years old with two young kids. I want to have liposuction done on my lower stomach to get rid of the fatty tissue. The extra skin doesn't...

Can I have a surgical procedure to remove stretch marks?

I have no confidence..will surgery help me eventually?I have just turned 20 years old.I think it was due to hormones aswell as becoming underweight...

Tummy Tuck only option for loose skin after Lipo and C-section? 4 answers

I had Liposuction about 10yrs ago on my stomach, thighs, and butt area. Two years ago, I had a baby via C-Section. Now, i'm trying to get down to a...

What can I do about the fluid after Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

My stomach is still swollen, hard, and sore 2 months after Tummy Tuck surgery. The fluid has been removed 3 times. The doctor released me and said it...

Options to correct stomach after Mini Tummy Tuck? 3 answers

I had a Mini Tummy Tuck 6 weeks ago. My belly button looks like a long line and surrounded with loose skin. I also have a bulge over the incision. My...

Can I tighten my tummy with exercise, or do I need a tummy tuck revision? 2 answers

Even after a tummy tuck, my stomach still hangs when I bend down.  Is it possible to tighten my stomach muscles further with exercise, or do...

Strengthen abdominal muscles before Tummy Tuck? 19 answers

Is it better to strengthen your stomach muscles prior to having a tummy tuck, or should you wait until after the surgery?

How to avoid a lumpy look after Liposuction? 2 answers

I'm having Liposuction done on my stomach. I'm just wondering, how can I avoid the lumpy look that some people get after this surgery?

Different doctors' opinions on Tummy Tuck and Liposuction? 8 answers

I was told by a PS that I do not need Liposuction with my Tummy Tuck procedure. In fact, he told me that he couldn't turn me over on my stomach during...

Will tummy tuck remove scar near belly button? 2 answers

I have a horizontal 5-6" scar across my stomach about a 1/2"-1" above my belly button, from 2 pregnancies with c-sections. Would a...

Tummy Tuck to repair torn stomach muscles? 2 answers

I have torn stomach muscles. I have been getting shots in my stomach for 3 month now to no relief. Will a Tummy Tuck work for this and will my...

Type of doctor I should go to for diastasis rectus repair? 6 answers

My stomach muscles split after 5 births. I need to have it repaired, but I am not sure what type of doctor to see first. Should I see my primary...

Will lumpiness go away after PAL Lipo? 2 answers

I am 6 weeks out and looked much better before the PAL Liposuction to stomach area. I still massage the area, but have cut the hours to 4 for wearing...

Does a tummy tuck revision cost less than the initial tummy tuck? 2 answers

Even after a tummy tuck, my stomach still hangs when I bend down. Would a revision tummy tuck cost as much as my initial tummy tuck?  

Tummy Tuck for butt-like stomach? 14 answers

I had two children by c-section. My obgyn decided to cut me from my bellybutton down to my pubic bone. I look as if I have a butt instead of a stomach...

Sleep on stomach 16 days after Breast augmentation? 2 answers

I am 16 days Breast augmentation post-op and everything seems to be going well. My question is, is it okay to sleep on my stomach again if I am...

Severe pain after Liposuction and Tummy Tuck? 4 answers

I had a full Tummy tuck and Liposuction about eight days ago and am experiencing severe pain. The pain feels like needles are poking me in the stomach...

Insurance coverage on Tummy Tuck for relieving pain? 7 answers

Iam a female police officer, who has had three children. I am thinking about having a tummy tuck, because when I wear my gun belt, the loose skin...

Is there a cut-off age for Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I am 61 years old and considering a full abdominoplasty fairly soon. Is there an age cut off for this type of surgery? I am in excellent health and...

Vaser Liposuction same as Smart Lipo? 2 answers

Is Vaser Liposuction the same as Smart Lipo? I am 46 year old, and I want my stomach (upper and lower), flanks, and lower back done.

Liposuction for a 19 year old? 3 answers

I'm 19 and yes that's very young but I have a huge stomach. If I get Liposuction in a hospital how much would it be? And how could I get started?

Can compression garment worn after Velashape mold stomach?

Why do my sides waist to thighs go in and out instead of having a smooth curve? Does the compression garment mold stomach shape?

What are the criteria for NHS to cover Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I am just after my third Cesarean section and my stomach has a large over hang which is dead muscle. I have tried everything to get it back into...

Excessive Liposuction? 3 answers

I was 135 pounds before Liposuction and I carry most of my fat on my legs, and butt. I had Liposction on my stomach 2 weeks ago. My doctor removed...


Vertical surgery scar on stomach possible to remove? 3 answers

Hi, I'm 17 years old. About five years ago, I had a surgery on my stomach to remove a 15-pound tumor. It left me with an embarassing vertical scar...

Will swelling from lifting go after Liposuction? 2 answers

I am 1 month Liposuction post-op. I had my back, stomach and the love handles done. It was all good till 3 days ago on our way back from our holiday....

WIll exercise further damage ab muscles if they are seperated? 7 answers

I previously had extremely tight ab muscles so I think damage to my ab muscles has occured after my second child's birth (c-section, 9 lbs./11oz...

Are there body areas that you can not fix with nutrition and working out? 2 answers

I workout and do pilates and work with a trainer. I have NEVER been able to get rid of my "tummy" I look pg in a swimsuit. Should I get a...

Sore lump after Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I found this little lump at the top of my stomach muscles. Is this normal? (see picture). It's solid and it's uncomfortable to touch and after I touch...

Spots on calves after VelaShape

I have been receiving VelaShape on my stomach, thighs, and calves. On my calves, there are small dots (they look like freckles). I never had these...

Am I getting a fair quote for Vaser Lipo? 1 answer

I had a consultation today for Vaser Liposelection. The doctor said I have great tight stomach muscles and they just happen to be under the layer of...

Help with choosing method for breast reconstruction, lift and implants? 6 answers

I need to make up my mind regarding breast reconstruction, with breast implants and breast lift. I have gone to different plastic surgeons. I am 50...

Reconstructive or cosmetic Tummy Tuck in tightening stomach wall? 3 answers

I had an accident in which it damaged the disc in between the l-4 and l-5. I also had a spinal fusion of the T-11, T-12, l-1 and l-2. It left me very...

Tummy Tuck for skin, fat, and stretch marks after pregnancy? 13 answers

I'm 5'11 and 249 lbs. After pregnancy, I have a hanging mass of skin, fat, and stretch marks. I went from 186 lbs to 277 lbs. I have zero elasticity,...

Tummy tuck worth it on loose skin for a 17-year-old? 14 answers

Is a tummy tuck worth it? I'll include my picture, but I'm 17 years old, turning 18 in Decemeber. I have some loose skin that has somewhat decreased....

Zerona laser for midriff and stomach areas? 1 answer

I am considering Zerona laser for midriff area and stomach. What kind of results can I get? These areas are the only things that bother me when I...

Thermage to tighten slight stomach skin flap?

I have had 3 children in 5 years and even though I work out 6 days a week I feel that my stomach will never get tighten. Can Thermage tighten up my...

Unusual feeling on the stomach after Smart Lipo?

I had Smart Lipo last May 15. Sometimes it feels like something in my lower stomach area is shifting. I'm also still pretty sore around the lower...

Is anything added to your breast in a Breast Lift? 11 answers

I was wondering because I don't want more added at this moment. Will the Breast lift also tighten your stomach? Does it leave scars? Say I'm 130 lbs,...

Candidate for breast reduction and tummy tuck? 5 answers

I am a 32-year-old mother, 5'8", and weighing 323 lbs. I have looked into gastric bypass and have been turned down cause of insurance reasons. I...

Tummy Tuck for excess skin in stomach area? 6 answers

Hello, I'm 150 lbs. and 5'1" tall. Would I be a good canidate for a tummy tuck? I have a lot of excess skin in my stomach area after I had my...

Mini instead of full Tummy Tuck to avoid scarring? 3 answers

I am wanting a Tummy Tuck (TT) so bad, although I have researched them tremendously, I have came across Mini Tummy Tucks. I am 23 years old and have 2...

Losing weight before getting a Brazilian Butt Lift? 3 answers

I am currently in the process of losing some weight. I have significant weight in my stomach, lower back, and upper thigh area. How much weight should...

How big should the lipoma be for surgery to take place? 4 answers

I have big one behind left elbow along with smaller one in same area that are starting to connect. Also one in my upper left thigh size of green...

Solution for scar tissue after Mini Tummy Tuck? 2 answers

I'm 6 months post mini tummy tuck. I'm 5'4", 115 lbs. I went in with flat stomach, just to move belly button lower, and came out with a...

Cost of Liposuction in South Windsor, CT? 2 answers

My girlfriend and I have discussed liposuction on her problem areas (stomach, interior and posterior thighs, hips, buttocks, etc. I would like to...

Warnings before having a Brazilian Butt Lift? 2 answers

Im 21 years old and very petite. I have little stubborn fat around my stomach and on the sides of my waist. I am interested in having the Brazilian...

Is it possible to get rid of stomach fat without surgery?

I am 17 years old and weigh around 130 lbs at 5'5". As a child, I was heavier and as a result, I have stomach fat or as some like to call it, a...

Safe to have Liposuction done if you have never had children? 3 answers

Is it safe to have Liposuction done on your stomach if you have never had children? Would it cause any problem in getting pregnant?

Tummy Tuck Revision to fix belly button and bulge? 3 answers

I am 5 months post-op from Tummy Tuck, diastasis recti, and hernia repair. Not only do I look the same as I did pre-surgery, but now my belly button...

Laproscopic stoma revision possible after gastric bypass?

I had the laparoscopic RNY Gastric Bypass in March 2002. I have recently had weight regain due to an enlarged stoma. My stomach (pouch) is still of...

Smart Lipo for loose skin and stretch marks? 1 answer

I am small framed and had two large babies 9 lbs, after birth. My stomach is flat but just loose skin and stretch marks. Is Smart Lipo the answer? I...

Repairing reccurring incisional hernia with Tummy Tuck? 8 answers

I have a reccurring incisional hernia repair with mesh and severed right lower quadrant stomach muscle can this be repaired and a tummy tuck...

Procedure to reduce scar tissue in tummy? 2 answers

Way back I had to have a hysterectomy, and then emergency surgery for really bad scar tissue, and then another for extra scar tissue that came up....

What to do for insurance coverage for tummy tuck and breast reduction? 2 answers

I have spreaded since I had my daughter 3 years ago. I am a size D and my breasts get in the way. I also need a tummy tuck because my fat on my...

What to know about my Laser lipolysis provider? 2 answers

I'm scheduled to have Laser lipolysis done on my stomach in two weeks. Everyone says do your research on the place doing it. What exactly am I suppose...

Liposuction for front and back stomach rolls? 2 answers

I am 6 ft tall, I weigh about 280 lbs, and I'm 26 years old, female. All my weight goes directly to my stomach. I am getting married so I wanted to...

A Tummy Tuck or a Breast Augmentation first? 3 answers

I had a consultation already with a plastic surgeon in my area this summer. I went in for a consultation about a tummy tuck and a breast augmenatation...

Non-surgical options for darkened loose skin and stretch marks? 2 answers

I had a baby at 17 through c-section and I'm African American. Now I'm 21 and my stomach is darker than my whole body, and I still have bad stretch...

Do laser treatments really work for stretch marks?

If laser treatments really work for stretch marks, how many treatments will it take? I have two babies, and due to my pregnancy, I have gotton...

Is a Mini Tummy Tuck necessary with lower ab Liposuction? 3 answers

The doctor says I will still have a pooch without Mini Tummy Tuck. I'm confused by this since I see a lot of before/after pics on-line of just...

Smart Lipo after being on blood thinners? 1 answer

I had a Tummy Tuck in Dec. 2005 and developed pulumanry embolism in my right lung. Then I was put on blood thinners for six months, A year after the...

Laser surgery cost for stretch marks? 1 answer

I have stretch marks on the side of my tummy and on my inner thigh. I was thinking of getting laser surgery to get these removed? Is it...

Will laser skin tightening work for post c-section stomach?

I had a c-section over 2 years ago, and excercise has not helped tighten the skin at all. A tummy tuck is a little too expensive. Will laser skin...