Would Venus Legacy help my stomach? (Photo)

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I had lipo on my stomach 2 years ago. I still feel flabby and the Dr. said it was loose skin and suggested Venus legacy. Is it loose skin or to much fat left behind? If it is lose skin would the Venus legacy be worth it or a waste of my money?

Danielle Shanley, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Yes, the Venus legacy is a great option to tighten, tone and smooth out the abdomen. I suggest doing a package of 8 treatments once a week for 8 weeks.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach is needed to get the most improvement. With non-surgical treatments, skin tightening can be done with a combination of venus legacy combined with vanquish, exilis, and celllutone/Zwave.  However, for best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like a VASER liposuction revision, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, if you're a candidate. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result.  I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

It is difficult to make a good assessment just looking at your pictures. Since you already had liposuction   I recommend you try a treatment that is not invasive. In my practice I use Venus legacy to achieve exactly what you might need; a tighter and toned skin.
This is my prescription for good results with Venus Legacy: You need a very skilled and well trained provider since reaching the right temperature during the session is very important for optimal results. You need at least 10 or 12 sessions.
Good luck.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and posting your photos. It is difficult to make an accurate assessment without seeing you in person. The cause for your concern is not obvious in the pictures as it is difficult to see significant skin laxity and the degree of fat remaining must be physically assessed. Venus Legacy is a device that uses radio-frequency and magnetic energy combined with suction to heat the tissue to a degree that it promotes collagen production. Response is variable from patient to patient so I cannot say whether this would benefit you.A couple other options to consider are BodyTite by InMode and ThermiTight. These devices use a probe that is inserted beneath the skin following tumescent liposuction. They both use RF energy to destroy fat cells and tighten the skin. Sub-dermal temperatures can be raised quite a bit higher to give a more predictable tightening effect. I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Would Venus Legacy help my stomach? (Photo)

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