I am 23, 5'3 and about 120lbs. I have lost about 45 pounds in the past 5 years and have a VERY mushy mid-section with moderate fat and plenty of loose skin.
With traditional types of lipo, surgeons typically suggest it will work best for patients with good skin elasticity, but as I have many stretchmarks from my previous weight loss and my mid-section (abs, flanks and back) is still overly malleable, I have been hesitant to proceed with that route.
SmartLipo seems to be a possible alternative, but I want to make sure I can achieve the same drastic results as I could with traditional lipo. It seems to be nearly as expensive as traditional lipo, after all. So, basically, would SmartLipo be a good choice for someone like me with poor skin elasticity?
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The only meds which are necessary during smartlipo are the antibiotics (oral) and tumescent anesthetic fluid (injected). Occasionally, patients would like a relaxing medication such as Valium or Xanax (oral) which can make you feel more comfortable during the procedure. All of these...
Areas around the thighs can be a difficult area; with SmartLipo you can be assured that fat will be removed permanently. While there are several "non-invasive" treatments to reduce fat, we found that CoolSculpting gives the best consistent results on both inner and outer thighs. However, it...
Smart Lipo or even regular Liposuction will be safe and effective in your situation. given your good skin quality you would be a candidate for either. There is a greater opportunity to remove more fat from liposuction versus Smart Lipo. Whether it is worth the cost is a...