I’m in my early 30’s, 5’10”, 133 lbs. I have either loose skin or fat under my belly button.,. I have had 3 children & had a full hysterectomy as well (not sure if that’s related). How can I get rid of this spot under my belly button? I would prefer something noninvasive but will consider other options as well.
Answer: Options Non surgical options that will improve your skin as it is now to a degree that is worth the money do not exist. Unfortunately with the laxity that developed in your lower abdomen the microneedling etc wont improve the quality to a point that it is worth the cost. A minimal surgical alternative would be considering a mini tummy tuck with a small amount of liposuction and skin tightening. This means you would have a small scar below your underwear line but no scar around your belly button. This is a type of surgery that is only good for about 10% of patients, but for those like you where the majority of the problem is below the belly button it is a wonderful option.
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Answer: Options Non surgical options that will improve your skin as it is now to a degree that is worth the money do not exist. Unfortunately with the laxity that developed in your lower abdomen the microneedling etc wont improve the quality to a point that it is worth the cost. A minimal surgical alternative would be considering a mini tummy tuck with a small amount of liposuction and skin tightening. This means you would have a small scar below your underwear line but no scar around your belly button. This is a type of surgery that is only good for about 10% of patients, but for those like you where the majority of the problem is below the belly button it is a wonderful option.
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August 12, 2024
Answer: Belly Button Solutions Thank you for your question. To address loose skin and fat below the belly button, especially after multiple pregnancies and a hysterectomy, a combination of treatments may be necessary. Starting with non-invasive options like RF treatments such as Morpheus can help improve skin tone and firmness without surgery if you have very mild skin laxity. If you're considering a surgical option, you can opt for a tummy tuck combined with liposuction. This procedure involves tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin and fat. While it does require recovery time, a tummy tuck is typically the most effective treatment for significant loose skin below the belly button.
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August 12, 2024
Answer: Belly Button Solutions Thank you for your question. To address loose skin and fat below the belly button, especially after multiple pregnancies and a hysterectomy, a combination of treatments may be necessary. Starting with non-invasive options like RF treatments such as Morpheus can help improve skin tone and firmness without surgery if you have very mild skin laxity. If you're considering a surgical option, you can opt for a tummy tuck combined with liposuction. This procedure involves tightening the abdominal muscles and removing excess skin and fat. While it does require recovery time, a tummy tuck is typically the most effective treatment for significant loose skin below the belly button.
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August 5, 2024
Answer: Abdominal fullness An in person evaluation is best but if the fullness of the abdomen is from excess fat then liposuction should improve it. However it may result is more skin laxity. The best procedure would be a tummy tuck which would remove the excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. Many of the stretch marks will also be removed. Obviously that is a more invasive option.
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August 5, 2024
Answer: Abdominal fullness An in person evaluation is best but if the fullness of the abdomen is from excess fat then liposuction should improve it. However it may result is more skin laxity. The best procedure would be a tummy tuck which would remove the excess fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. Many of the stretch marks will also be removed. Obviously that is a more invasive option.
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July 2, 2024
Answer: Only One Reliable Way The only way to reliably get the skin below the umbilicus taken care of in your situation would be an abdominoplasty. After 3 children, the elastic component of the skin is more or less gone. While some will try and sell you minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments, it is likely that you will be highly disappointed. While committing to an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) can be a big mental jump, it really is an incredible tool for body shaping and improving fit in clothes.
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July 2, 2024
Answer: Only One Reliable Way The only way to reliably get the skin below the umbilicus taken care of in your situation would be an abdominoplasty. After 3 children, the elastic component of the skin is more or less gone. While some will try and sell you minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments, it is likely that you will be highly disappointed. While committing to an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) can be a big mental jump, it really is an incredible tool for body shaping and improving fit in clothes.
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May 29, 2024
Answer: Recommend Morpheus8 and resurfx to smooth out texture and tighten the skin in the lower abdomen area. 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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May 29, 2024
Answer: Recommend Morpheus8 and resurfx to smooth out texture and tighten the skin in the lower abdomen area. 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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