Lipo Ex Can Really Fix a Belly Flap ?

Question

my tummy is what I can call apron, but it is not that bad,not stretch marks,or wrinkled skin and my muscles are very toned, so this new treatment is a good option to fix this problem ? Thank you. Cristiane.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

If you have a belly flap, then you will probably need abdominoplasty, a tummy tuck. See a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. liposuction and non invasive procedures don't help tighten up the underlying muscle or lift the skin enough in most cases. You might benefit from liposuction too and this can be done first prior to the abdominoplasty.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. To provide a valid medical opinion I will need to see pictures of you body from different angles. I would suggest to be treated by board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results.
Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

John P. Di Saia, MD · Answer

Hello,

	If you have a real "flap" down there liposuction will not flatten it for you. A tummy tuck would be better. If making your "flap" flatter but not flat is OK, liposuction might be of some help.

	 

	Best Regards,

	 

	John Di Saia MD

Ernesto Hayn, MD · Answer

Dear Christiane,

	Pictures would of greatly helped in order to asses what your best options are to improve the appearance of the area that concerns you.  It is easy to see all these "Treatments" on TV and in the modern media which show amazing results with minimal investment by the patient.  To improve your "apron" the most likely answer is that surgery is required.  I would suggest that you see a plastic surgeon that is board certified or eligible for a complete opinion.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

It never ceases to amaze me how many gullible people are out there who are willing to blow their hard earned money on preposterous claims. PT Barnum WAS right - about one being born every minute.

	A few FACTS. Loose skin, especially when it takes the shape of an apron (Greek - panniculus), CANNOT be shrunk by laser, electricity, liposuction, Yoga/ Zumba/ Tai Bo, magical incantations or other non-invasive means. The excess hanging skin is a PHYSICAL excess, just like an excess garment needs to be taken in or a tile that is too long needs to be carefully cut to fit with other tiles on a wall or floor, excess skin needs to be surgically tailored.

	As regards Lipo ex - it claims that it "uses bipolar capacitive coupling, which results in a deep, uniform electric field under the entire electrode surface. This uniform electric field allows you to deliver volumetric heating at controlled temperatures to the treatment area. Lipo-Ex heats and breaks down the fat cells, which then pass through the lymphatic system and out of the body through natural processes of elimination..."  Surgeons have used bipolar electricity in surgery for many decades and I am EXTREMELY dubious that it would melt ANY fat much less shrink skin. I thin this "technique" is great at separating you from your money.

	See a REAL Plastic surgeon and learn which options are best for you.

	Dr. Peter Aldea

Lipo Ex Can Really Fix a Belly Flap ?

Answers (10)