Can the skin above my belly button be tightened with laser treatment? (photo)

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I had a mini tummy tuck a few years ago, but the skin above my belly button is still loose. I've been told that smartlipo (just the laser part) will help correct the problem. Is this true?

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

I recommend the Sciton SkinTyte laser, Thermitite RF, and or Ultherapy and do not recommend the Smart Lipo laser  as is less predictable. Each of these treatments work differently synergistically (laser light, Radio Frequency and Ultrasound).

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I have found the InMode Fractional system, Fractora, to be awesome at tightening the skin in off the face locations. Many fractional and ablative systems cannot be used off the face, but the InMode Fractora can. I've been using it on the stomach, above the knees, inner thighs, and arms to tighten loose skin. I personally don't use SmartLipo so I can't comment if "just the laser part" of that would work or not. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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