After my first c section I had bad keloid scarring and so I had the doctor use a steroid shot for my second to reduce the scarring, but now this area is Much larger than last time and probably 80% numb. What can be done to make it smaller or completely flatten it?
Answer: Mommy Makeover--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture, ThermiRF, fat grafting, tummy tuck For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Mommy Makeover--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture, ThermiRF, fat grafting, tummy tuck For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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July 23, 2017
Answer: Abdominal evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. With that being said, based on your photographs, the best shape and contour could be achieved with a combination of liposuction and skin/fat excision. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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July 23, 2017
Answer: Abdominal evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. With that being said, based on your photographs, the best shape and contour could be achieved with a combination of liposuction and skin/fat excision. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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July 23, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Dear dresstoimpress,its difficult to tell without examining you but from your photos you would benefit the most from a Tummy Tuck. Here is why: Liposuction gets rid of excess fat. You have laxity of your skin based on the shadows portrayed in your photo. Liposuction alone would alone make this more lax and likely make the appearance less aesthetically pleasing. A mini tummy tuck is great if you are just looking to flatten the skin below the belly button. It does nothing for the skin above the belly button. This may be an option for you. A full tummy tuck address all of the skin laxity and abdominal wall laxity. It repositions your umbilicus as well. It costs more and has more downtime associated then either of the above. I would recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon that can go over in detail these three options and spends time answering your questions.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
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July 23, 2017
Answer: Tummy tuck candidate Dear dresstoimpress,its difficult to tell without examining you but from your photos you would benefit the most from a Tummy Tuck. Here is why: Liposuction gets rid of excess fat. You have laxity of your skin based on the shadows portrayed in your photo. Liposuction alone would alone make this more lax and likely make the appearance less aesthetically pleasing. A mini tummy tuck is great if you are just looking to flatten the skin below the belly button. It does nothing for the skin above the belly button. This may be an option for you. A full tummy tuck address all of the skin laxity and abdominal wall laxity. It repositions your umbilicus as well. It costs more and has more downtime associated then either of the above. I would recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon that can go over in detail these three options and spends time answering your questions.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
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July 23, 2017
Answer: What can be done to flatten my c-section pooch? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. As it appears that your C-section scar is well-healed the only way to remove the excess skin is through an excision procedure like a tummy tuck. This will help tighten your abdominal muscles while removing as many of the stretch marks as possible. Be sure to see an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss.
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July 23, 2017
Answer: What can be done to flatten my c-section pooch? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. As it appears that your C-section scar is well-healed the only way to remove the excess skin is through an excision procedure like a tummy tuck. This will help tighten your abdominal muscles while removing as many of the stretch marks as possible. Be sure to see an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss.
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July 23, 2017
Answer: Addressing the C-section pooch Thank you for your question and for sharing your photo. I would recommend that you consider a tummy tuck procedure. There are several different types of tummy tucks, and I believe you benefit from both a mini-tummy tuck or a floating belly button approach. Both techniques allow for no scars around the belly button. The floating belly button approach allows for more muscle tightening underneath which contributes to a flatter and more toned belly button. I often add liposuction to further flatten the abdomen. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation.
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July 23, 2017
Answer: Addressing the C-section pooch Thank you for your question and for sharing your photo. I would recommend that you consider a tummy tuck procedure. There are several different types of tummy tucks, and I believe you benefit from both a mini-tummy tuck or a floating belly button approach. Both techniques allow for no scars around the belly button. The floating belly button approach allows for more muscle tightening underneath which contributes to a flatter and more toned belly button. I often add liposuction to further flatten the abdomen. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation.
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