Hi, I believe that I need a tummy tuck to address my stomach area. I had another procedure where I did not scar well and am confident that I will similarly scar for the tummy tuck. I hate the existing scars and would be dissatisfied with a similar hip to hip scar. I think lipo 360 or vaser lipo would help but am concerned about skin laxity. Would a lipo procedure be an option or should I just keep trying diet and exercise?
March 15, 2025
Answer: When your skin is too loose for liposuction or vaser, tummy tuck is the only good option Skin has the ability to shrink and contract with liposuction and thermal technologies (vaser, renuvion/j-plasma, body tite, etc), but when it's as loose as the skin in your photos, it won't shrink enough to look smooth or even remotely aesthetic. Tummy tuck is the only solution. However, the scar can be placed low under the bikini line so that it will be covered by most bikinis. Be aware that different parts of the body can scar differently and unless you have a keloid tendency, the scars that you currently dislike might not be predictive of how your tummy tuck scars would heal.
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March 15, 2025
Answer: When your skin is too loose for liposuction or vaser, tummy tuck is the only good option Skin has the ability to shrink and contract with liposuction and thermal technologies (vaser, renuvion/j-plasma, body tite, etc), but when it's as loose as the skin in your photos, it won't shrink enough to look smooth or even remotely aesthetic. Tummy tuck is the only solution. However, the scar can be placed low under the bikini line so that it will be covered by most bikinis. Be aware that different parts of the body can scar differently and unless you have a keloid tendency, the scars that you currently dislike might not be predictive of how your tummy tuck scars would heal.
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Answer: Is Liposuction a Good Alternative to a Tummy Tuck? . Liposuction, including techniques like lipo 360 or Vaser lipo, can be effective for removing excess fat and contouring the body. However, it is less effective for addressing significant skin laxity. If skin laxity is a major concern, liposuction alone might not provide the desired results, as it does not tighten the skin.
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Answer: Is Liposuction a Good Alternative to a Tummy Tuck? . Liposuction, including techniques like lipo 360 or Vaser lipo, can be effective for removing excess fat and contouring the body. However, it is less effective for addressing significant skin laxity. If skin laxity is a major concern, liposuction alone might not provide the desired results, as it does not tighten the skin.
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March 15, 2025
Answer: Vaser 360 liposuction In my experience, many similar patients avoid tummy tuck scar with Vaser ultrasound 360 liposuction.
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March 15, 2025
Answer: Vaser 360 liposuction In my experience, many similar patients avoid tummy tuck scar with Vaser ultrasound 360 liposuction.
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March 15, 2025
Answer: Hanging lower, abdominal skin with fat Lipo only or surgery of a tummy tuck? Based on your post photos, you have too much excess skin for any type of liposuction to improve the result therefore, your scarring would be a trade-off to having a flat tummy. Best of virtual consult with to determine which liposuction techniques versus liposuction with possible extended mini tummy, tuck or full tummy tuck is indicated.
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March 15, 2025
Answer: Hanging lower, abdominal skin with fat Lipo only or surgery of a tummy tuck? Based on your post photos, you have too much excess skin for any type of liposuction to improve the result therefore, your scarring would be a trade-off to having a flat tummy. Best of virtual consult with to determine which liposuction techniques versus liposuction with possible extended mini tummy, tuck or full tummy tuck is indicated.
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March 15, 2025
Answer: Tummy, tuck or other procedures Unfortunately, once you have excess skinned, you have excess skin. If liposuction is performed regardless of the method used, you will still have the same amount of skin present. The only procedure that may give you 30 to 50% improvement in the tissue tightening is Renuvion. Renuvion is usually combined with any of the methods which reduce the amount of fat in any given area, be it power assist liposuction or in combination with ultrasound assisted liposuction. A tummy tuck in my opinion will be your best solution with the flattest tummy as the end result.
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March 15, 2025
Answer: Tummy, tuck or other procedures Unfortunately, once you have excess skinned, you have excess skin. If liposuction is performed regardless of the method used, you will still have the same amount of skin present. The only procedure that may give you 30 to 50% improvement in the tissue tightening is Renuvion. Renuvion is usually combined with any of the methods which reduce the amount of fat in any given area, be it power assist liposuction or in combination with ultrasound assisted liposuction. A tummy tuck in my opinion will be your best solution with the flattest tummy as the end result.
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