I have a huge pocket of fat that hangs over my pubic region,and diastasis recti. Unfortunately I CAN NOT afford a tummy tuck nor do I have the option to do one of those financial assistance programs,because Im a stay at home mother,and husband refuses to do it FOR ME(he has the job)So my question is: Will a surgeon do lipo on my fanny pack area?(I know there will be excess skin still, I’ll still have the muscle separation.) or will I be refused because I need skin removal and muscle tightening?
Answer: Not with liposuction alone Thank you for your question. Unfortunately I’m going to have to join in with everyone else in saying that you would not be a canidate for Liposuction alone. If the overhang is causing you problems such as rashes, I’d recommend looking into an insurance based panniculectomy. Good luck!
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Answer: Not with liposuction alone Thank you for your question. Unfortunately I’m going to have to join in with everyone else in saying that you would not be a canidate for Liposuction alone. If the overhang is causing you problems such as rashes, I’d recommend looking into an insurance based panniculectomy. Good luck!
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Try losing weight first, then save up for the right procedure You need a tummy tuck. Refusing to do just lipo is the sign of surgeon who cares about the appearance afterwards. Lipo will turn your apron of fat into an apron of loose wrinkled skin. Not a good investment, not a pretty result. An option that some patients take is called a panniculectomy. This is a surgical excision of the hanging apron without a tummy tuck. It leaves a similar scar to a tummy tuck and doesn't eliminate the need for tummy tuck if you are seeking correction of the loose muscles, but it won't leave you with loose wrinkled skin.
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Try losing weight first, then save up for the right procedure You need a tummy tuck. Refusing to do just lipo is the sign of surgeon who cares about the appearance afterwards. Lipo will turn your apron of fat into an apron of loose wrinkled skin. Not a good investment, not a pretty result. An option that some patients take is called a panniculectomy. This is a surgical excision of the hanging apron without a tummy tuck. It leaves a similar scar to a tummy tuck and doesn't eliminate the need for tummy tuck if you are seeking correction of the loose muscles, but it won't leave you with loose wrinkled skin.
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Liposuction possible but not best option Neither liposuction nor tummy tuck is for weight loss and will not remove internal fat- however, removing that stubborn flap of skin would jump start weight loss. Instead of a full tummy tuck, you can have the skin/fat removed without tightening the muscle- a panniculectomy. The recovery is easier also.Liposuction will remove fat and "debulk" the area, but has limitations.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Liposuction possible but not best option Neither liposuction nor tummy tuck is for weight loss and will not remove internal fat- however, removing that stubborn flap of skin would jump start weight loss. Instead of a full tummy tuck, you can have the skin/fat removed without tightening the muscle- a panniculectomy. The recovery is easier also.Liposuction will remove fat and "debulk" the area, but has limitations.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Liposuction Candidate--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture, ThermiRF, fat grafting, tummy tuck Unfortunately, you aren't a candidate for liposuction alone. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Liposuction Candidate--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture, ThermiRF, fat grafting, tummy tuck Unfortunately, you aren't a candidate for liposuction alone. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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February 7, 2018
Answer: It can be done, but... You can certainly find someone willing to perform a liposuction procedure on you, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is the best option. Typically patients in your situation would not be considered an ideal liposuction candidate, but in reality it's all about expectations. In general, as long as the surgeon explains what the realistic best case scenario would be, and the patient is happy with that, then I don't see any harm in going ahead with it. There may be better options out there, but sometimes, for whatever reason, they aren't available to everyone.
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February 7, 2018
Answer: It can be done, but... You can certainly find someone willing to perform a liposuction procedure on you, but that doesn't necessarily mean it is the best option. Typically patients in your situation would not be considered an ideal liposuction candidate, but in reality it's all about expectations. In general, as long as the surgeon explains what the realistic best case scenario would be, and the patient is happy with that, then I don't see any harm in going ahead with it. There may be better options out there, but sometimes, for whatever reason, they aren't available to everyone.
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