How effective is laser skin tightening for the belly. (Post baby belly pooch)

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I'm considering tummy tuck in the future, but dread the scar. Would laser skin resurfacing be just as efficient if I have minimal baby pooch skin? Also, how soon after a pregnancy can I get this done?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon and consider SculpSure. SculpSure is a laser treatment that can melt up to 25% of unwanted belly fat in a simple, comfortable, 25-minute in-office treatment with no recovery time.

Best wishes,

Andrew Campbell, MD · Answer

Without a photo, I can't say for certain what would be best, but there is no substitute for a tummy tuck when you have excess skin. However, a laser and fat reduction can help when you have a relatively small problem. Excess fullness / fat can be treated with CoolSculpt. At Quintessa, we have found that the Halo laser can do a pretty impressive job of tightening the skin of the hands, arms, knees, and the abdomen, so it might help with your condition. Regarding pregnancy, we would want to see your shape and weight be stable prior to any treatment.Andrew Campbell, M.D.Facial Plastic SurgeonQuintssa

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest posting photos for further evaluation. Noninvasive skin tightening such as radiofrequency (venus, velashape, thermage, thermi), and ultrasound (ultherapy) can give improvement. If you want a really cut and defined body you will need VASER hi def with tummy tuck/skin removal. I suggest you see an expert for an evaluation who is well trained in this type of procedure.  Best, Dr. Emer.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You have to be evaluated to see if it is fat or skin.  If fat, you can have that removed with either Sculpsure of Cool sculpting.  If skin, you can try some of the skin lasers, but their effect has not been proven and it is definitely off label use in this area.  Ulthera may give some tightening.  It is pretty uncomfortable in the abdomen but may tighten the skin.

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