Loose stomach skin after laser lipo?

Question

I do not want to have a tummy tuck. i would be happy with 50% improvement. What lasers or other procedures are the best in 2017 to tighten stomach skin? Please don't say thermal, I can't tolerate the pain of that, but I am open to any other procedures except surgery.

Douglas Wu, MD · Answer

As we age, our skin loses elasticity. If we remove a large volume of fat, it's very common to have loose skin afterward. This may resolve on its own over time if you are relatively young and/or have good skin tone. If not, then adding in Ultherapy or ThermiTight to heat and tighten the collagen layer in the dermis should give you improvement. In the case of ThermiTight, local anesthesia is applied to the area prior to the procedure which takes away all the pain.  Consulting with a board-certified dermatologist who has experience using combination therapy to improve liposuction results will give you the most benefits.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, it really depends on how loose your skin is. For instance there is a big difference between the strength of collagen in someone who has lost 100lbs vs someone who had a baby with minimal weight gain. I typically offer ultrasound based lipo than skin only tummy tuck than full tummy tuck in order. As you go down the line you get better results but more downtime, scarring, and risksHope that helps

Calvin Jung, MD · Answer

Hi Cloe,

Without pictures it is hard to give you an exact treatment plan according to your needs.  There are a variety of options but will be based on your exact needs.  Follow up with an expert who can help you!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There are many options for skin tightening, but if you need a tummy tuck non of them will work and you will be wasting your money so a formal consultation is needed.
thermage radiofrequency; thermiRF for internal heating
ultherapy high intensity ultrasound
PDO nova threads for lifting
sculptra injections for collagen production
btl exilis ultra, venus legacy, and thermi250 for constant collagen stimulation
tummy tuck/facelift for skin removal
please see an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Loose stomach skin after laser lipo?

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Answer: Skin Tightening -- VASER Lipo, ThermiRF, Thermage, Ultherapy, Sculptra, PDO Novathreads

Answer: Skin Tightening -- VASER Lipo, ThermiRF, Thermage, Ultherapy, Sculptra, PDO Novathreads

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Loose stomach skin after laser lipo?

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Answer: Skin Tightening -- VASER Lipo, ThermiRF, Thermage, Ultherapy, Sculptra, PDO Novathreads

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