Best Skin Tightening Laser Treatment for the Abdomen?

Question

I in no shape or form want a tummy tuck. That is way to invasive for me personally. So I am turning to laser treatments. My skin is not too bad, but I know could use a little help. I am 23 years old, and done having babies. I'd like to keep it at no more than 2 treatments. Which should I choose?

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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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

You have not posted any pictures, so it is impossible to comment specifically on your case. Additionally, skin quality can really only be fully evaluated in person during a consultation since the elasticity is not apparent in pictures. However, if you have any stretch marks or hanging skin, or a rectus diastasis (separation of your abdominal muscles leading to a roundness) then you really need an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). However, if you have moderately loose skin (that is not hanging) and have extra fat in the area, then laser liposuction such as Smartlipo may be helpful. External laser treatments to tighten the entire abdomen are a waste of your time and money - especially if you are set on only having two treatments. Good luck.

Luis A. Cenedese, MD, FACS · Answer

The best Laser for skin tightening with lasting results is the Smartlipo/Cellulaze platform.

	With  Smart Lipo the Laser Energy increases the amount of skin tightening visible.

	Cellulaze turns this same Laser up towards the skin to give the most significant and lasting skin tightening, thickening and increase elasticity to date.

	Have a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon evaluate you for the best answer to this question.

	Pictures would also help. Cheers

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

In my experience, lasers do not tighten the stomach skin. Don't waste your money -- when you are ready, a tummy tuck is the best choice.

Best Skin Tightening Laser Treatment for the Abdomen?

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