Lipo with J-Plasma, abdominal etching or lipo 3D? (Photo)

Question

I had a lipo 4 years ago, and I have a loose skin in my belly, I want to know what is butter to tight the skin, lipo with jplasma, lipo 3d Or abdominal etching?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear LatinGirl06,

From your description and considering your desire to address loose skin in the abdominal area, it seems like you're looking for a solution that not only removes excess fat but also tightens and contours the skin for a more sculpted appearance. Based on your concerns, VASER Hi-Def Liposuction could be an excellent option to achieve your desired outcome.

VASER Hi-Def Liposuction is an advanced body sculpting technique that combines targeted fat removal with skin tightening benefits. This procedure utilizes ultrasound energy to precisely emulsify fat deposits while also stimulating collagen production, which can lead to improved skin elasticity and tightening.

By choosing VASER Hi-Def Liposuction, you can effectively address both the excess fat and loose skin in your abdominal area, resulting in a more defined and toned appearance. During your consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon experienced in VASER Hi-Def techniques, you can discuss your aesthetic goals in detail and determine the most appropriate treatment plan to achieve your desired results.

Best wishes on your journey to a more sculpted and confident you!

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen
Plastic Surgeon

Justin Yovino, MD, FACS · Answer

Skin tightening is the holy grail so to speak. Outside of a tummy tuck, the energy based devices are the options. Energy in the form of radiofrequency is the gold standard. Renuvion / jplasma is an example. External devices such as Morpheus 8 is another option and can be performed before or after liposuction or as a stand alone approach.

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and the photos you provided.  In your photo, it looks like you do not have any fat left in your abdomen! Rather than going back to surgery, I would discuss non surgical skin tightening with your plastic surgeon. You may be able to maintain your current results and get additional skin tightening with Morpheus 8.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear LatinGirl06, thanks for sharing your concern and picture. I rather suggest Vaser Liposuction it provides high skin retraction and high definition. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks! Dr. Luis Mejia.

Vasileios Pagkalos, MD, MSc, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Judging from your photo, you are not a typical abdominal etching candidate since your abs are well defined. You could enhance your abs with 3D or 4D LIPO but that won't tighten your skin. You should consider VASER liposuction, Laser assisted liposuction, Body-tight or J-plasma to achieve some tightness of the skin. All mentioned methods can lead to skin tightening but you should consult with your plastic surgeon in order to explore the degree of tightening that you could achieve. Most patients opt for a mini tummy tuck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

if you have loose skin you will need sculpting + renuvion or tmmy tuck. I suggest seeing an expert.

my whole practice is doing lipoabdominoplasty, or at least liposuction with internal heating (which is not the gold standard for skin tightening with body contouring).

the smaller you are before liposuction the more contouring you can get from the procedure. most of my liposuction patients get pre and post surgical optimization with hormonal therapy (see link to help boost their weight loss before surgery and help them heal after).

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

The jplasma helps to have some degree of skin contraction, however, the abdominoplasty would completely eliminate the flaccidity of the skin since the excess skin would be cut. You must analyze which of the two procedures best suits your needs.

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hello. I do need to see more pictures, because it looks to me you are retaining air,  like a lateral one to verify if you have separation of the abdominal muscles and excessive skin (loose skin). If that is your condition there is no way to correct the condition but with  a tummy tuck.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

The best option is high definition vaser liposuction combined with renuvion j plasma skin tightening. The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

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