Over the last 4 years or so their stomach is no longer flat but there are 4-5 horizontal folds of skin that are more noticeable when sitting but still there when standing. Just not as predominant. What's the best treatment? Trying to stay away from a tummy tuck since it's a surgical procedure. Not sure about Coolsculpting because of the recent bad press.
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Hello dear. In your case, it depends on why that part of the abdomen does not give way with exercise or diet. If it is because you have had children you would need an abdominoplasty but if it is for another reason related to genetics or hormonal factors you would need liposuction, so that you...
Every surgeon has his/her own preferences. I prefer to use compression garments for comfort, control and minimize swelling, and assist with skin tightening. Plus, it is a reminder that you had surgery and to avoid excessive activities early on in your healing.
Using a Ballancer Pro machine or any form of mechanical lymphatic drainage on areas that have undergone fat transfer should be approached with caution and only after consulting with your plastic surgeon. Fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or fat injection, involves transferring fat from...