I would like laser lipo as I always have a belly. Do you think laser lipo would be enough or do I need a mini tummy tuck?

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Photo from first thing in the morning without eating. I would like this work done in Australia only, so only recommendations from that area please. Do you think laser would be enough or do i need a mini tuck?.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Laser liposuction is good for problem areas of fat, but lacks body shaping. 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. 
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. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, I would suggest vaser liposuction to get the best fat melting and skin tightening. This should be done by an expert since you are so thin. I suggest the cosmos clinic in Sydney

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Dear New Zealand,It appears from your photos that you would benefit from Liposuction and skin tightening technology Renuvion together in one procedure, without a tummy tuck.Good nutrition and abdominal muscle toning will compliment your results, as well.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, WA

Randy Dean, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and
welcome to our forum!
Abdominal
fullness may be due to superficial soft tissue excess, lax stretched
out abdominal muscles following pregnancy, or excess visceral (internal) fat. 
Superficial fat is addressed with liposuction, abdominal wall repair is
accomplished with abdominoplasty, and visceral fat is addressed with a regimen
of diet and exercise. A physical examination is required to differentiate among
these entities. 
From your photos, there is no significant skin laxity and you do not appear overweight. If the underlying abdominal musculature is intact, you would be an excellent candidate for laser liposuction.
The type
of liposuction is not as important as the experience and expertise of the
surgeon behind the instrument. Seek an experienced board certified plastic
surgeon. Look at his / her before and after pictures.
Best
wishes...

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