Will Vaser Lipo help with excess skin? Would Morpheus8 be a better option? (Photos)

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I am a 34 year old male who is 6ft 1 and I I weigh 74kg. I am interested in reducing the fat/skin around around my abdomen and flanks. I've had 4 consultations and and 3 doctors said I would be unsuitable for vaser lipo due to excess skin. One doctor said he would perform the procedure under Vaser Lipo and had no concerns about skin laxity due to me being young and healthy. H The other 3 doctors said a tummy tuck would be the only suitable procedure to fix my abdomen however I don't want to have excessive surgery. I saw one more doctor yesterday who said I have around 30% fat in my abdomen area and the rest is excess skin. I am wondering would Morpheus 8 alone be a better option? I want to have a flatter stomach and abdomen. I have no health issues

George Marosan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. First of all, VASER lipo is not equal or interchangeable with Morpheus 8. You do have a gynecoid body shape. As a Total Definer surgeon, I would recommend VASER liposuction 360 degrees (upper/lower abdomen, waist, hips, pubic area, lateral chest wall, full back) and gynecomastia. This will give you a more masculine shape. It is possible that you will end up with loose lower abdominal skin, which can be removed later. If you have a tummy tuck now, you will end up with a very long incision and your back shape would not change. Morpheus is a skin tightening device only.
See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Frank Soto Leon, MD · Answer

Hi there! I understand why you’d want to avoid a tummy tuck if possible, and based on what you’ve shared, there may still be a good middle ground. From your photos, it looks like there’s some skin laxity along with a moderate amount of fat.
In situations like yours, I often recommend Renuvion as an alternative to a tummy tuck when patients want to avoid larger scars and more invasive surgery. Renuvion uses a tiny cannula to deliver helium plasma and radiofrequency energy beneath the skin, tightening the tissue from the inside. It can be combined with liposuction to remove any stubborn fat pockets while also improving the skin’s overall appearance and contour.
Morpheus8 can also help with tightening, but it generally works best for mild to moderate laxity. Given the amount of looseness I see in your photos, you might get a better overall result with Renuvion, especially if your goal is a flatter, smoother abdomen without going the full tummy tuck route.
A consultation with a surgeon experienced in both approaches can help you understand what kind of results are realistic for you.
Wishing you the best,Frank Soto León, MDImagen Body Sculpting & Cosmetic CenterOmaha, NE

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