How to get rid of banana rolls? (photos)

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I lost weight, I’m exercising 6 days a week, eating right , massages and nothing seems to work. What are my options ? Thank you. 38 years old mom of 4.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding how to get rid of banana rolls even though you're working out, dieting, and exercising. For these isolated areas of fat with good skin elasticity and no stretch marks, I would suggest VASER liposuction. During VASER liposuction, the fat is melted, scar tissue is minimized, and the skin is heated from the inside to allow for maximum skin contraction. The recovery time for VASER liposuction is less and has less blood loss than traditional liposuction. Liposuction of the banana rolls is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately one hour to complete. Plan on a 1-2 week recovery and plan to wear your garments for approximately 6-8 weeks. Unfortunately, this area of the body can be stubborn to exercise and diet. It is due to the anatomy of the area, which doesn't have much skin elasticity to contract. Also, it is a difficult area to isolate with exercise. Good luck, 
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)

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