I work out, eat healthy do most everything I'm supposed to but after my 2nd child I can't seems to get the skin on my upper abdomen to tighten up. My breasts got so engorged with my last pregnancy and since they shrunk I am left with loose skin and what seems like excess fat on my rib cage. I've been told I'm not a candidate for coolsculpting or laser lipo, what else can I do? Thanks in advance!
Answer: Upper abdominal laxity after Children with loose skin / fatty deposit on ribs The procedure depends on your expectations and the extent of the procedures you are willing to undertake. The best results are with a tummy tuck as it will tighten your muscles for the laxity, remove the fat and the extra skin to give a tight abdomen. There are patients not willing to go through an extensive procedure and thus can be offered other procedures depending on their exam and expectations. Liposuction may help with fat and shrink the skin if it elastic but will not help with there is a lot of extra skin as well as muscle laxity. Also, you will realize that costs of different skin tighening procedures can add up and if your expectation are still not met, you will not be happy. It is best to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon and review your options.
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Answer: Upper abdominal laxity after Children with loose skin / fatty deposit on ribs The procedure depends on your expectations and the extent of the procedures you are willing to undertake. The best results are with a tummy tuck as it will tighten your muscles for the laxity, remove the fat and the extra skin to give a tight abdomen. There are patients not willing to go through an extensive procedure and thus can be offered other procedures depending on their exam and expectations. Liposuction may help with fat and shrink the skin if it elastic but will not help with there is a lot of extra skin as well as muscle laxity. Also, you will realize that costs of different skin tighening procedures can add up and if your expectation are still not met, you will not be happy. It is best to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon and review your options.
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Loose Upper Abdominal Tissue Great question! I agree you are not a candidate for CoolSculpting or Laser Lipo. From your pictures you are a perfect candidate for a full tummy tuck. A tummy tuck will help tighten the upper abdominal skin. You look like you are in great shape so the tummy tuck will help you get the tummy you are working so hard to achieve. Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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September 26, 2016
Answer: Loose Upper Abdominal Tissue Great question! I agree you are not a candidate for CoolSculpting or Laser Lipo. From your pictures you are a perfect candidate for a full tummy tuck. A tummy tuck will help tighten the upper abdominal skin. You look like you are in great shape so the tummy tuck will help you get the tummy you are working so hard to achieve. Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
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