I am 35 and have 2 children, 15 and 13. I had a c-section with both but had scar revision surgery to get rid of the excess skin about 5 years ago. I am scared to death of a tummy tuck and have never wanted one. I am ok with the stretch marks but will my skin be loose after smart lipo because of the stretchmarks or will it look ok? I have realistic goals here and do not expect to have my smooth pre-pregnancy stomach ever again. I have read smartlipo is somewhat skin tightening?
September 13, 2019
Answer: Am I a good candidate for smart lipo on the abdomen? I am 35 and have 2 children. Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would encourage you to forget the gimmick of "smart lipo." It has a good name but that's about it. Consider that real problems need real solutions. Your photo shows not only soft tissue and adipose excess but also significant skin stretching and skin excess. You can try a whole host of liposuction solutions (most of which will probably be mentioned in other answers) - Vaser, Renuvion, Smart Lipo, the list goes on - but the problem is that none of them will suffice to deal with your skin excess adequately. Furthermore, they will not address the stretching of the underlying abdominal wall. If you attempt a minimally invasive procedure, you will likely be left with a dissatisfying result. You are a much better candidate for a tummy tuck and you should not be "scared to death" of it. You should go see a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and discuss all your options before deciding what might be best for you. Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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September 13, 2019
Answer: Am I a good candidate for smart lipo on the abdomen? I am 35 and have 2 children. Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would encourage you to forget the gimmick of "smart lipo." It has a good name but that's about it. Consider that real problems need real solutions. Your photo shows not only soft tissue and adipose excess but also significant skin stretching and skin excess. You can try a whole host of liposuction solutions (most of which will probably be mentioned in other answers) - Vaser, Renuvion, Smart Lipo, the list goes on - but the problem is that none of them will suffice to deal with your skin excess adequately. Furthermore, they will not address the stretching of the underlying abdominal wall. If you attempt a minimally invasive procedure, you will likely be left with a dissatisfying result. You are a much better candidate for a tummy tuck and you should not be "scared to death" of it. You should go see a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and discuss all your options before deciding what might be best for you. Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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September 13, 2019
Answer: Liposuction candidate Dear TNT0227,
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September 13, 2019
Answer: Liposuction candidate Dear TNT0227,
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