Would laser lipo be a viable solution for my stomach? (photo)

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need to find the best solution for my makeover, beginning with my stomach fat. debating laser lipo, but unsure if it will be able to tackle the amount. liposuction surgery seems too invasive! seeking all suggestions/feedback!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

no vaser alone will not help you at all. you need vaser, renuvion and a tummy tuck/body lift. you have a lot of loose skin.

my whole practice is doing lipoabdominoplasty, or at least liposuction with internal heating (which is not the gold standard for skin tightening with body contouring).

the smaller you are before liposuction the more contouring you can get from the procedure. most of my liposuction patients get pre and post surgical optimization with hormonal therapy (see link to help boost their weight loss before surgery and help them heal after).

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question. The excess skin on your abdomen is abundant, and the procedure I recommend to you is a complete tummy tuck since your abdominal skin fold arises from each iliac crest, and just lipo will not be sufficient to get rid of that excess skin and fat.Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure used to remove excess skin and fat from the middle and lower abdomen as well as to strengthen the abdominal muscles.A tummy tuck gives you a flatter, firmer abdomen and a narrower waist.Four factors affect the appearance of the abdomen. Skin laxity, excess subcutaneous fat, diastasis recti, and excess visceral or intra-abdominal fat must all be considered by the specialist when deciding on the best procedure for you. best wishes!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear fignewton12,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jerry Darm, MD · Answer

Laser Liposuction is able to tackle a significant amount of fat and our LipoLift&trade; procedure would be a great option for you. LipoLift is our trademarked laser-assisted liposuction procedure (laser lipolysis) that removes fat from the body. This minimally invasive surgical procedure melts” fat with less pain, less downtime, and consistently favorable results. The laser is inserted through a very tiny incision in the skin and passed back and forth slowly dissolving fat and fat cells. The liquified fat is then gently removed through a micro-cannula. In one session, one to four liters of fat can be removed! We've done over 10,000 of these procedures. You can do the LipoLift on a Friday and be back to work on a Monday with only a day of downtime. I would recommend treating both your abdomen and your flanks [sides].

Emil Shakov, MD · Answer

You should be examined for skin laxity but if it is good than laser liposuction can have a great result for you

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Answer: Laser Liposuction is a great solution for you with less pain. less downtime and consistently favorable results

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