Love handles more pronounced post op. Would some kind of skin tightening procedure help? (Photo)

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I am 3.5 months post op mommy makeover and lipo on back and flanks. Once the swelling started to go down on my flank areas I realized I still have significant flab there! I assume some of it is skin! What should I do? My PS said possibly extending the scar but I don’t want to pay for another surgery! Would some kind of skin tightening procedure help? Also I feel like my muscles in my stomach swell so much during the day! I did have diastasis recti repair!

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.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is too soon to tell what your final results will be. You have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. For further recommendations, I offer a complimentary consultation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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