Carboxy and Smart Lipo 4 weeks ago. Stretch marks, 32 years old, no kids.

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I have gotten 5 treatments of carboxy therapy and just recieved smart lipo on absr, & sides 4 weeks ago. I was wondering if my skin will get any (tighter) .. & stretch mark new better. been prone to stretch marks since I was 10. The ones on stomach came when I had excessive weight gain in a short period of time. I was wondering more treatments of carboxy therapy or is this is as good as it will get? I do not want a tummy tuck. Will laser help? I been using mederma and bio oil too.

Jerimiah Mason, MD · Answer

Your skin should in theory get tighter, but it does depend on the technique of the surgeon when it comes to smartlipo.  It looks like you have fair amount of laxity in the skin of your abdomen, so even if it does get a little tighter you may not notice it. I know you said you don't want a tummy tuck, but it may be a good option for you.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

Nothing, I believe, can truly improve stretch marks. If there was an effective treatment, every plastic surgeon would be offering it and we would rarely see stretch marks anymore since every women hates stretch marks. I think the carboxy treatments, if there was ever a large scale study, would be shown to be worthless. Smartlipo will continue to help you for 6 months. however, if you want the best results, it is important for you to realize it is a partnership and you need to work on dieting and exercising to enhance . your results. there are no miracles out there.david berman

Robert L. True, MD, FACOG, FACS (in memoriam) · Answer

Unfortunately, you have been blessed with stretched skin an stretch marks. Once these happen, the usual thermal types of skin tightening work minimally. Fortunatetly, tummy tucks are available and you should consider this procedure. Performed correctly, most people do very well and are happy they did it. Good luck.

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