29 year old want to get rid of the mommy pooch. I do not want a tummy tuck. What are my options? Miami area (Photos)

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I'm 29 years old and I'm ready to get rid of my mom pooch on the bottom. I don't care about the stretch marks honestly, if I can get rid of them too I'll take it as a bonus, but what I really do want to get rid of is the section below my belly button. I am very comfortable with my size and weight I'm 5'8 and 150 lbs. I will not consider a full tummy tuck. I don't want my muscles repaired just want the pooch gone so I can wear a 2 piece again without feeling self conscience. TIA!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. I see many patients like yourself who are very frustrated in that ,despite aggressive diet and exercise, they are not able to get rid of the lower abdominal wall “pouch or pooch”. Given that you are not interested in tummy tuck surgery (an operation that will achieve the best overall abdominal wall contour), a limited operation (either a mini tummy tuck or lipectomy) removing the skin/adipose tissue tissue just above the pubic area may be sufficient to achieve an outcome that you will be pleased with.I would be concerned that you will will remain displeased with your abdominal wall appearance with any lesser procedure such as liposuction surgery or "noninvasive" modalities.My best advice: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Then, communicate your goals carefully. Working together you will come up with a good plan to achieve your goals. You may find the attached link helpful to you as you learn more.  Best wishes.

Simon Ourian, MD · Answer

The mommy pooch seems to be difficult to lose for many. Your non-surgical options include ultrasound and cryolipolysis, which when combined is called Lipofreeze&trade;. The two treatments work together to eliminate fat naturally and permanently. They can also eliminate the cellulite in the area and tighten the skin. If in case you decide to have a procedure for your stretch marks, I have found the Coolbeam&trade; to be very effective.

Jean M. Casello, MD · Answer

Probably the best option for you would be a surgical procedure. if you do not want to consider surgery, non invasive options would include perhaps coolsculpting followed by a skin tightening procedure such as exillis or lutronic infini.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Appear as you are a great candidate for liposuction + BBL. But best to seek only in person opinions from private practice boarded PSs in Miami.

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