I'm having Smart Lipo next week. Do you think I'm a good candidate? (Photo)

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I exercise 4-5 days a week with weights and cardio. Exercise has been consistent for years. I have not been able to loose the abdominal and flank/bra fat after I had my children. I have been checked for diastatis recti, which I do not have. Thoughts?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. Based on your photos, you might be a good candidate for smart lipo. I recommend you to contact a Board Certified Surgeon for consultation. I wish you all the best.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello missnj8085If any of the below apply to you, liposuction may be right for you.
Excess fat on the upper or lower abdomen, hips, thighs, neck, back, knees, or arms.Fat is resistant to diet and/or exercise.Problem areas are out of proportion with the rest of your body.Good skin elasticity. Sagging, lose skin is not an issue.At or near your desired body weight. You are not using this procedure for weight loss.You are healthy and don’t have any medical issues which would preclude you from having surgery.Liposuction isn’t right for everyone. Your goals must be realistic 
about what the procedure can and cannot do for you. Liposuction alone 
may not be right for you if you have poor skin quality or if you want to
 lose a significant amount of weight. Liposuction will help improve your
 body shape, which can help you look thinner and lose inches, however it
 is not to be used as a weight loss method. If you have sagging skin, we
 may recommend a skin tightening procedure such as a tummy tuck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Smart Lipo is good for removing stubborn areas of fat, but lacks skin tightening. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Calvin Jung, MD · Answer

You are a good candidate for this procedure, from your pictures your abdominal muscles do appear slightly stretched out so you may not be 100% flat, but you will notice a tremendous difference in your body contour once the procedure is completed.  You also have some stretch marks which could potentially lead to a little bit of loose skin but unlikely. with the smart lipo!
Good luck, remember dieting and exercise post procedure is as important as the procedure itself!

William J. Hall, MD · Answer

I believe you are a perfect candidate for the procedure. It is very typical for women to put on weight in the mid section as their hormones change from having children. You may always have a slightly rounded stomach after the procedure since liposuction cannot tighten the muscle wall that gets stretched from having children but it can remove 70 to 80% of the fat on top of the muscle. I think you will be thrilled with having the procedure and it will bring your body back in to proportion and harmony.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thank you for providing photos. From what I can see it looks like you could be a good candidate for SmartLipo. It's hard to see the full photo since your arms are hanging down. It looks like your upper abdomen is bowing out which could be a diastasis recti. SmartLipo will not fix that. Overall it looks like you have good elasticity. Make sure you and your surgeon understand are on the same page with expectations. Best of luck to you!

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on the picture you are a good candidate for smart lipo. You have some stretch marks and that skin may shrink less. Good luck with your surgery

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

You would be an ideal candidate for High Definition Liposuction. High definition liposuction is key for you to tighten your skin and contour your abdomen. This should ideally involve three important elements: VASER technology, PowerX Liposuction cannulas, and Cool Helium Plasma skin tightening. VASER will melt away your fat with Power X Canulas to take out the fat and provide you with a strong core. Cool Helium Plasma skin tightening is necessary to tighten your skin and give you the tight look you are looking for. With these three modalities, you will get a tight abdomen that can only be achieved with VASER. In addition you could also do fat grafting to your buttocks, hips, and breast depending on the amount of fat removed. A consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon skilled in this procedure would be best for you.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

you appear to have a reasonable amount of fat and good skin tone. it does look like some of your abdominal fat is behind the muscle. This means that Smartlipo will help your abdomen but it will not be flat. if you want to get your abdomen flatter, you will need to lose some of the internal (visceral) fat by dropping a few pounds. you should be very pleased with your Smartlipo. Remember you keep improving for 6 months.david berman md

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