Hello, I am wondering whether I can get good results with minor fat removal in my abdominal area through coolsculpting or similar? If lipo is preferred, would I also need a tummy tuck? I have stubborn fat from prior pregnancy, 118lbs, 5'3", 40yrs old.
Answer: Post Baby Belly Coolsculpting is best for people who are afraid of anesthesia, cannot tolerate or are afraid of post operative pain, or have no time for recovery. It is unpredictable and requires multiple sessions over many months to get a small result. On the other hand, you would do poorly with liposuction due to loss of skin/soft tissue elasticity and abdominal wall laxity from pregnancy. You are an excellent candidate for liposuction and a tummy tuck. Please beware: you don't have a lot of excess skin above your belly button, and most surgeons will make your scar too high in order to avoid a small vertical scar (where the skin once was attached to the belly button). Although this line of thinking is prevalent around the world, it is wrong. A very, very low, long, transverse scar that hugs the border between of thigh and the belly laterally, and the pubis with the belly medially far more inconspicuous than one that sit much higher in the lower abdomen. The trade off is the small vertical scar in the lower abdomen, which even when above the bikini line, is hard to see. Pics on social media of surgeons that do this are available for viewing. ;)
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Answer: Post Baby Belly Coolsculpting is best for people who are afraid of anesthesia, cannot tolerate or are afraid of post operative pain, or have no time for recovery. It is unpredictable and requires multiple sessions over many months to get a small result. On the other hand, you would do poorly with liposuction due to loss of skin/soft tissue elasticity and abdominal wall laxity from pregnancy. You are an excellent candidate for liposuction and a tummy tuck. Please beware: you don't have a lot of excess skin above your belly button, and most surgeons will make your scar too high in order to avoid a small vertical scar (where the skin once was attached to the belly button). Although this line of thinking is prevalent around the world, it is wrong. A very, very low, long, transverse scar that hugs the border between of thigh and the belly laterally, and the pubis with the belly medially far more inconspicuous than one that sit much higher in the lower abdomen. The trade off is the small vertical scar in the lower abdomen, which even when above the bikini line, is hard to see. Pics on social media of surgeons that do this are available for viewing. ;)
Helpful 1 person found this helpful
Answer: Liposuction or coolsculpting Dear jojo0043,
Helpful
Answer: Liposuction or coolsculpting Dear jojo0043,
Helpful
July 29, 2024
Answer: Tummy Tuck Best Based on the pictures that you have submitted, it appears you have a fair amount of excess skin. Because of this, you will need something to more aggressively manage the skin than non invasive or even moderately invasive methods. You will get the best results with a tummy tuck to remove the excess skin. While you may get some skin retraction with other methods, it will not be as significant or reliable. If pursuing a consult for other noninvasive methods, be sure your provider can also offer an abdominoplasty so that you are not being sold a "one size treats all" type of procedure.
Helpful
July 29, 2024
Answer: Tummy Tuck Best Based on the pictures that you have submitted, it appears you have a fair amount of excess skin. Because of this, you will need something to more aggressively manage the skin than non invasive or even moderately invasive methods. You will get the best results with a tummy tuck to remove the excess skin. While you may get some skin retraction with other methods, it will not be as significant or reliable. If pursuing a consult for other noninvasive methods, be sure your provider can also offer an abdominoplasty so that you are not being sold a "one size treats all" type of procedure.
Helpful
June 27, 2024
Answer: Liposuction vs. CoolSculpting: The Best Procedure for Removing Stubborn Post-Pregnancy Fat Hello jojo0043,
Helpful
June 27, 2024
Answer: Liposuction vs. CoolSculpting: The Best Procedure for Removing Stubborn Post-Pregnancy Fat Hello jojo0043,
Helpful
July 29, 2024
Answer: Liposuction Thank you for submitting your question in photos. Although it’s difficult to do a proper assessment without the physical examination, I think you’re an excellent candidate for liposuction. You do not have a significant amount of loose skin, so this should retract nicely after fat removal.
Helpful
July 29, 2024
Answer: Liposuction Thank you for submitting your question in photos. Although it’s difficult to do a proper assessment without the physical examination, I think you’re an excellent candidate for liposuction. You do not have a significant amount of loose skin, so this should retract nicely after fat removal.
Helpful
June 18, 2024
Answer: Re: Liposuction or coolsculpting - which procedure would best remove stubborn fat from previous pregnancy? Hello Dear jojo0043, It is Dr. Hong from Fresh Plastic Surgery Clinic South Korea, Seoul.
Helpful
June 18, 2024
Answer: Re: Liposuction or coolsculpting - which procedure would best remove stubborn fat from previous pregnancy? Hello Dear jojo0043, It is Dr. Hong from Fresh Plastic Surgery Clinic South Korea, Seoul.
Helpful
