Can I get tradition lipo and laser lipo at the same time?

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I want to get traditional lipo done to remove fat to have graft (I've done a BBL in the past I want a second one). But I want something that will help to tighten the skin, which I’ve heard laser lipo can do, but fat take out by laser lipo can not be transferred from my understanding. Is there a way to remove most of the fat with traditional lipo and then go back over those spots with laser lipo to help get the tightening effect (in the same surgery period, trying to avoid multiple incisions)

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I have tried a lot of machines over the years, but I do think that there is merit to BodyTite, which appears to have better skin tightening and much less possibility for burns.  BodyTite does not remove any fat, but it is capable of producing a 45% contraction in tissues.  It can be combined with liposuction to improve contours dramatically.  Results can be seen immediately after one treatment and are more evident over three to six months post-treatment. Wait until six months to full evaluate the aesthetic results.  Sedentary activities can be resumed in two to three days and full activity with exercise within two to three weeks.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, this surprisingly comes up a lot. We can either start with traditional lipo to get some fat out than use vaser and plasma to tighten skin and sculpt or it has been shown to be safe for fat to use Vaser at a lower setting. So we have plenty of options for you!

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
A good option is to combine traditional liposuction with BodyTite for contracting the skin.
In general, you need to be physically healthy and at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, be a non-smoker and your BMI needs to be 30 or less.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

yes, you can do what you suggest. do a traditional liposuction and then follow up with a laser liposuction to smooth things out even more, get a bit more fat out and also get some skin tightening.david berman md

Can I get tradition lipo and laser lipo at the same time?

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Answer: Can I get tradition lipo and laser lipo at the same time?

Answer: Can I get tradition lipo and laser lipo at the same time?

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Answer: Yes you can do traditional liposuction and then follow with Smartlipo

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Answer: Yes you can do traditional liposuction and then follow with Smartlipo

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