I have stubborn fat around my midsection. I am not obese or overweight. However, I do have stretch marks on my flank and around my back, in areas that need to be liposuctioned. The "muffin top" is really around my back. I am already planning a tummy tuck. Can tummy tucks fix this problem too? What other procedures reduce back fat that has slightly loose skin and stretch marks?
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The increase of the circumference may be due to swelling or fluid collection in your abdominal region. Usually it takes 6 months for the swelling to fully subside, but at this time it should have already decreased. It is advisable to follow up with our surgeon to eliminate the possibility of a ...
A VASER revision with ThermiRF and fat grafting is one alternative. Other options would be Vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert for a formal eval...
Pain can be variable for each patient as they heal. I recommend following up with your Doctor. Oral neurontin can help improve pain. For liposuction after care, I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your f...
