What is the Best Non Surgical Procedure to Remove my Pouch and Stomach Fat from 3 C-sections?

Question

Working on weight lost but really want my stomach flat again and my pouch gone.....what can I do?

Richard J. Bruneteau, MD · Answer

It’s not
unusual for patients to have significant changes in their bodies following
pregnancy.These changes are especially
noticeable in the abdomen where they can cause fat accumulation, redundant
saggy skin, weakened stretched abdominal muscles and stretch marks.Unfortunately, it’s impossible to treat
changes of this magnitude without performing an abdominoplasty. Although Zerona, Lasers,
Coolsculpting and Thermage can all be used to treat minor contour
irregularities, they all have significant limitations.For these reasons, patients who have
significant contour irregularities should consult a board certified plastic
surgeon.This surgeon should be able to
formulate a treatment plan that addresses anatomic findings and achieves
aesthetic goals.In the majority of
cases, this will require abdominoplasty.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, iwnt2losete
Thank you for your questions regarding the non-surgical removal of a pouch and stomach fat from 3 c-sections. This is a very common question.  The best non-surgical treatment to remove your abdomen and stomach fat would be a high protein diet with low carbs and exercise. It is as simple as that. I would suggest doing as much walking as possible. Since you have had three c-sections, your abdominal skin has been stretched. Your skin has difficulty bouncing back because of your pregnancies. I would suggest you do conscientious eating right and exercising for six months. If after six months, your abdominal has not resolved, I would suggest you reconsider your abdomen. Because of your pregnancy history, I do not think coolsculpting, Zerona, thermage, will improve your abdomen. However, a more thorough in person examination will be needed to make a thorough analysis. When seeking any plastic surgery procedure, please seek a board-certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience. If you have any questions regarding body contouring or plastic surgery, call my office. Thanks
Thank you,
Dr. Timothy Katzen

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

It's a great question. Noninvasive fat removal offers minor results, which works for some people. However, for the most dramatic body contouring there is nothing that matches a liposuction procedure. If you're considering a non-invasive procedure check out the patient reviews on realself to make sure that you like the reviews as well as the before-and-after photos posted by people have had the exact same treatment.

Rady Rahban, MD, FACS · Answer

That is a great question. It depends on what your
pouch is made of.  If there is lose skin and muscle separation then there
is NO non surgical alternative.  A tummy tuck is designed to remove excess
skin and tighten muscles.  Now if you have stubborn fat and pretty good
skin quality then I encourage you to research Coolscultping. Cold suctions are
placed on several areas of the tummy to freeze fat cells. It is recommended to
target specific areas in two office visits to achieve the best rests. Good luck
in your search.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. For patients who present with abdominal wall muscle laxity after pregnancy and/or weight gain/loss, there is no good noninvasive modality to improve their situation.  This includes cool sculpting, which targets diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue ( assuming good overlying skin elasticity).  Although there are a lot of gimmicks that come and go, there is no good alternative to tummy tuck surgery to remove excess skin/adipose  tissue and tighten abdominal wall muscles after pregnancy or weight loss. Be careful: if it sounds too good to be true, it is!  Best wishes.

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