My biggest focus is my "mommy pooch." I exercise at least 4-5x's a week and have a somewhat healthy diet, nothing helps! My second concern are my stretch marks. I prefer something non surgical but I am up for it if necessary! Any recommendations? I previously had 4 sessions of laser stretch mark removal but did not see any results.
Answer: Mommy Pooch and Stretch Marks Thanks for the question and photos. While it is difficult to make an assessment from images alone, it does appear that liposculpture or CoolSculpting might be a good choice for you. Liposculpture offers more fat removal, but requires local anesthesia and a few days of recovery time. CoolSculpting has been shown in clinical studies to eliminate about 25 percent of the fat in the treatment area.
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Answer: Mommy Pooch and Stretch Marks Thanks for the question and photos. While it is difficult to make an assessment from images alone, it does appear that liposculpture or CoolSculpting might be a good choice for you. Liposculpture offers more fat removal, but requires local anesthesia and a few days of recovery time. CoolSculpting has been shown in clinical studies to eliminate about 25 percent of the fat in the treatment area.
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April 24, 2019
Answer: Body Contouring CoolSculpting would be a great treatment for you, or potentially a combination of CoolSculpting and Liposcupture. Liposculpture is a procedure I offer in my practice that provides more definition than CoolSculpting will, and will result in the contouring of both your upper and lower abdomen. These procedures can be focused specifically on your lower abdominal area, helping address your immediate concerns. Withconsistency in your diet and exercise, you will see improvements in your skin tone and stretch marks over time. I recommend trying these procedures before scheduling a tummy tuck. I also suggest scheduling a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who is a body contouring expert. They will provide a formal assessment and treatment plan for you moving forward.
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April 24, 2019
Answer: Body Contouring CoolSculpting would be a great treatment for you, or potentially a combination of CoolSculpting and Liposcupture. Liposculpture is a procedure I offer in my practice that provides more definition than CoolSculpting will, and will result in the contouring of both your upper and lower abdomen. These procedures can be focused specifically on your lower abdominal area, helping address your immediate concerns. Withconsistency in your diet and exercise, you will see improvements in your skin tone and stretch marks over time. I recommend trying these procedures before scheduling a tummy tuck. I also suggest scheduling a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who is a body contouring expert. They will provide a formal assessment and treatment plan for you moving forward.
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April 14, 2019
Answer: Full tummy tuck provides optimum contouring Hi. Both coolsculpting and liposuction will only thin the tissue, a tummy tuck will remove the excess skin and reshape the belly button. Since you have excess protrusion of the tummy both above and below the belly button, a full tuck would provide you with the best longterm shape. A mini tuck will make you look unbalanced by only correcting the lower tummy with a short incision and leaving the excess on the sides in place. If you just want to fit into clothes better, then coolsculpting is a reasonable way to go. Stretchmarks that are above the belly button may be less noticeable if the skin is stretched, and those in the lower abdomen will get cut away, during a full tuck. Have a consult with a PS that also offers CS for additional clarity. Best wishes, Dr. Doolabh
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April 14, 2019
Answer: Full tummy tuck provides optimum contouring Hi. Both coolsculpting and liposuction will only thin the tissue, a tummy tuck will remove the excess skin and reshape the belly button. Since you have excess protrusion of the tummy both above and below the belly button, a full tuck would provide you with the best longterm shape. A mini tuck will make you look unbalanced by only correcting the lower tummy with a short incision and leaving the excess on the sides in place. If you just want to fit into clothes better, then coolsculpting is a reasonable way to go. Stretchmarks that are above the belly button may be less noticeable if the skin is stretched, and those in the lower abdomen will get cut away, during a full tuck. Have a consult with a PS that also offers CS for additional clarity. Best wishes, Dr. Doolabh
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April 6, 2019
Answer: CoolSculpting, Liposuction, or Tummy Tuck CoolSculpting and liposuction will leave yo with loose skin. A full tummy tuck will give you the best result and will remove all stretch marks that are below the belly button. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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April 6, 2019
Answer: CoolSculpting, Liposuction, or Tummy Tuck CoolSculpting and liposuction will leave yo with loose skin. A full tummy tuck will give you the best result and will remove all stretch marks that are below the belly button. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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April 5, 2019
Answer: VASER HI DEF 4D LIPO / 360 Degree Sculpture / Body Contouring / HD Sculpting With Fat Transfer & Tummy Tuck / Mommy Makeover You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. Non-invasive options like Coolsculpting give minor improvement as compared to a Hi-Definition Liposuction procedure.The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into 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 a combination of Cellfina, 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: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin.
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April 5, 2019
Answer: VASER HI DEF 4D LIPO / 360 Degree Sculpture / Body Contouring / HD Sculpting With Fat Transfer & Tummy Tuck / Mommy Makeover You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. Non-invasive options like Coolsculpting give minor improvement as compared to a Hi-Definition Liposuction procedure.The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into 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 a combination of Cellfina, 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: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin.
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