I ask this question with more appropriate/realistic pictures. Will my stomach look better after tummy tuck and long thick scar (operated look) or better to focus on other treatment which can tighten and lift the skin without scar? What would be the best visual outcome in my situation? Thank you.
Answer: Tummy tuck You are a candidate for a tummy tuck. Liposuction is another alternative but it does leave a scar. Most your excess skin is low so it possible that is you do liposuction the excess skin will hang but this could be corrected with a mini tummy tuck. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Tummy tuck You are a candidate for a tummy tuck. Liposuction is another alternative but it does leave a scar. Most your excess skin is low so it possible that is you do liposuction the excess skin will hang but this could be corrected with a mini tummy tuck. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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August 17, 2023
Answer: Abdomen I would suggest treating your muscles with EMSculpt to tighten and give better core strength, use liposuction for any residual excess fat and minimally invasive radiofrequency skin tightening like Renuvion to tighten loose skin. You do not need the tummy tuck and long scar.
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August 17, 2023
Answer: Abdomen I would suggest treating your muscles with EMSculpt to tighten and give better core strength, use liposuction for any residual excess fat and minimally invasive radiofrequency skin tightening like Renuvion to tighten loose skin. You do not need the tummy tuck and long scar.
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May 26, 2023
Answer: After tummy tuck, there are scar laser treatments and creams that can help reduce the appearance of the scar Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon6
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May 26, 2023
Answer: After tummy tuck, there are scar laser treatments and creams that can help reduce the appearance of the scar Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL, Vbeam, fractional erbium, intralesional IIT, and scar modulation. Start with a combination of Plato's Scar Serum massaged twice daily after one week of epithelialization followed by Luminase/Exfolase. Scar consultation and revision may be recommended. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon6
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March 22, 2022
Answer: Am I a candidate for a Tummy Tuck or no scar treatment? (photos) BodyTite does not remove any fat, but it is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues. It can be combined with liposuction to improve contours dramatically. BodyTite only works well for people who are near their target weight and who have skin elastic enough to bounce back from the procedure; it does not leave a scar. Results can be seen immediately after one treatment and are more evident over three to six months post-treatment. Wait until six months to fully evaluate the aesthetic results. If you maintain your target weight within 5 to 10 pounds of your goal weight, the results should last for years.
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March 22, 2022
Answer: Am I a candidate for a Tummy Tuck or no scar treatment? (photos) BodyTite does not remove any fat, but it is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues. It can be combined with liposuction to improve contours dramatically. BodyTite only works well for people who are near their target weight and who have skin elastic enough to bounce back from the procedure; it does not leave a scar. Results can be seen immediately after one treatment and are more evident over three to six months post-treatment. Wait until six months to fully evaluate the aesthetic results. If you maintain your target weight within 5 to 10 pounds of your goal weight, the results should last for years.
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February 28, 2022
Answer: Considering options From your photos it doesn't appear that you need a tummy tuck. You could consider liposuction with J Plasma to help tighten skin. I'm not sure the long scar associated with a tummy tuck would be worth it in your case.
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February 28, 2022
Answer: Considering options From your photos it doesn't appear that you need a tummy tuck. You could consider liposuction with J Plasma to help tighten skin. I'm not sure the long scar associated with a tummy tuck would be worth it in your case.
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