I got my appendix remove really young and Im 25 (with a 1 year old son) planning to have sx. I got quote for a Lipo and Tummy Tuck. I want to know if the lipo would help to have a flat stomach (even tho I will still have the scar) or if I really need to have the tt in order for me to have a flat stomach. Is on my right side.
Answer: Vaser ultrasound liposuction will flatten scar Personally, I have used Vaser ultrasound liposuction to remove fat from your tummy and flatten out the indented scar area. This will also remove stubborn fat and tighten skin without a tummy tuck.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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Answer: Vaser ultrasound liposuction will flatten scar Personally, I have used Vaser ultrasound liposuction to remove fat from your tummy and flatten out the indented scar area. This will also remove stubborn fat and tighten skin without a tummy tuck.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.
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January 30, 2018
Answer: My appendix scar: would lipo help me to have a flat stomach? In my opinion, your best option is a full tummy tuck to remove the excess skin along with the scar and to tighten the muscle bulge. I do not think you need liposuction if you have a tummy tuck. Liposuction alone will not give significant improvement. Best wishes.
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January 30, 2018
Answer: My appendix scar: would lipo help me to have a flat stomach? In my opinion, your best option is a full tummy tuck to remove the excess skin along with the scar and to tighten the muscle bulge. I do not think you need liposuction if you have a tummy tuck. Liposuction alone will not give significant improvement. Best wishes.
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January 30, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck vs lipo and appy scar If you are planning to have more children and want to improve things in the meantime, then liposuction will definitely improve your contour. During the liposuction procedure the appy scar can be released from the underlying muscle to create a better contour. However you invariably will be left with some loose skin. If you do not plan on having more children then by all means the tummy tuck would be the better choice. It would address not only removing the entire scar and looseness of the abdominal skin but also tighten your underlying muscles. Good luck. Hope this helps
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January 30, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck vs lipo and appy scar If you are planning to have more children and want to improve things in the meantime, then liposuction will definitely improve your contour. During the liposuction procedure the appy scar can be released from the underlying muscle to create a better contour. However you invariably will be left with some loose skin. If you do not plan on having more children then by all means the tummy tuck would be the better choice. It would address not only removing the entire scar and looseness of the abdominal skin but also tighten your underlying muscles. Good luck. Hope this helps
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January 30, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction Thanks for your question and posting photos. When patients have contracted scars on the abdomen, it can lead to the surrounding skin looking bulging and uneven. Fortunately for an appendix scar, the entire scar should usually be able to be removed with a tummy tuck including the surrounding skin which makes the bulging. While liposuction can improve the contour somewhat by creating a more even projection, the results are more limited compared to a tummy tuck which can offer the best treatment of these areas. Seeing a plastic surgeon will allow you to get a detailed examination and a personalized treatment recommendation. Best wishes, Rohit Jaiswal, MD Plastic Surgeon; Las Vegas, NV
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January 30, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction Thanks for your question and posting photos. When patients have contracted scars on the abdomen, it can lead to the surrounding skin looking bulging and uneven. Fortunately for an appendix scar, the entire scar should usually be able to be removed with a tummy tuck including the surrounding skin which makes the bulging. While liposuction can improve the contour somewhat by creating a more even projection, the results are more limited compared to a tummy tuck which can offer the best treatment of these areas. Seeing a plastic surgeon will allow you to get a detailed examination and a personalized treatment recommendation. Best wishes, Rohit Jaiswal, MD Plastic Surgeon; Las Vegas, NV
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January 30, 2018
Answer: TUmmy Tuck Dear Milanmom, So, liposuction by itself would not give you a "flat stomach". You definitely would need some skin excision, specifically to address the indented appy scar. Also, it would probably benefit you to lose 5-10 pounds prior to the surgery. Good luck and hope this helps!
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January 30, 2018
Answer: TUmmy Tuck Dear Milanmom, So, liposuction by itself would not give you a "flat stomach". You definitely would need some skin excision, specifically to address the indented appy scar. Also, it would probably benefit you to lose 5-10 pounds prior to the surgery. Good luck and hope this helps!
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