I've had three children via C-section, and a hysterectomy. I am 5'2 and 112 pounds and exercise a few times a week. Although my stomach looks flat when I am standing up, I have skin that hangs down when I bend over, with a few stretch marks that make it look gross. Would laser skin tightening be effective, or would I need a Tummy Tuck to correct this?
Answer: ThermiTight might Help A LOT of skin excess requires a tummy tuck, but just a little excess skin can be tightened with ThermiTight, especially in a thin person.
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Answer: ThermiTight might Help A LOT of skin excess requires a tummy tuck, but just a little excess skin can be tightened with ThermiTight, especially in a thin person.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Vs Laser Skin Tightening for Minimal Loose Skin After Pregnancy thanks for your question. Laser is an option for skin tightening but unlikely to give you your desired results. From your description you are more likely to get very good result after mini tummy tuck with little liposuction. This will get rid of your excess skin and stretch marks. Please consult your consultant plastic surgeon for your personalised treatment plan.
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Answer: Tummy Tuck Vs Laser Skin Tightening for Minimal Loose Skin After Pregnancy thanks for your question. Laser is an option for skin tightening but unlikely to give you your desired results. From your description you are more likely to get very good result after mini tummy tuck with little liposuction. This will get rid of your excess skin and stretch marks. Please consult your consultant plastic surgeon for your personalised treatment plan.
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July 8, 2021
Answer: Tummy Tuck vs Skin Tightening Device Patients with isolated tissue excess and tight to moderately tight skin are great candidates for liposuction with or without Renuvion. If you have severe excess (or hanging) skin you will generally need a tummy tuck procedure to remove the excess skin. The best way to determine is with an in person consultation with a surgeon who is experienced in both. Hope this helps.
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July 8, 2021
Answer: Tummy Tuck vs Skin Tightening Device Patients with isolated tissue excess and tight to moderately tight skin are great candidates for liposuction with or without Renuvion. If you have severe excess (or hanging) skin you will generally need a tummy tuck procedure to remove the excess skin. The best way to determine is with an in person consultation with a surgeon who is experienced in both. Hope this helps.
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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July 8, 2019
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-
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July 4, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck Vs Laser Skin Tightening ? Hi. Very interesting question and a difficult one to answer without an in-person evaluation or at least some photos. Generally speaking a TT is the best option for patients that have excess skin on their stomachs. Some patients can get very good results with other treatments but it will depend on the patient not the technique. Some patients have too much skin for anything but a TT. Please understand that non-invasive skin tightening can only do so much. It may help make skin tighter in patients with only a little laxity, but it will not get rid of stretch marks. The skin tightening effect will never be comparable with a Tummy Tuck, not even Laser lipo, Vaser Lipo or Smart Lipo. These are all very good options with good results in specific patients.Basically, no other technique is more effective then a TT in making the tummy as flat as possible and getting rid of skin or tightening the skin. That said, not all patients need one and, some patients can get good results either with or without a TT. You could send a follow-up question with photos or contact a plastic surgeon for an evaluation to make sure you qualify for Laser skin tightening.Best of luck,Dr. Miguel Mota
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July 4, 2018
Answer: Tummy Tuck Vs Laser Skin Tightening ? Hi. Very interesting question and a difficult one to answer without an in-person evaluation or at least some photos. Generally speaking a TT is the best option for patients that have excess skin on their stomachs. Some patients can get very good results with other treatments but it will depend on the patient not the technique. Some patients have too much skin for anything but a TT. Please understand that non-invasive skin tightening can only do so much. It may help make skin tighter in patients with only a little laxity, but it will not get rid of stretch marks. The skin tightening effect will never be comparable with a Tummy Tuck, not even Laser lipo, Vaser Lipo or Smart Lipo. These are all very good options with good results in specific patients.Basically, no other technique is more effective then a TT in making the tummy as flat as possible and getting rid of skin or tightening the skin. That said, not all patients need one and, some patients can get good results either with or without a TT. You could send a follow-up question with photos or contact a plastic surgeon for an evaluation to make sure you qualify for Laser skin tightening.Best of luck,Dr. Miguel Mota
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March 5, 2018
Answer: Skin tightening options for abdomen Thank you for your question. There are some great options for treating the abdominal laxity. A consultation and exam can help best develop options and set expectation for what can be achieved.A tummy tuck is often the strongest approach to reduce laxity, however, not every one needs a tummytuck to achieve their goals. A mini-tummy tuck could be a great option for you as it treats the laxity between the belly button and the groin. The incision is hides well in the underwear line. A non-incisional approach such as the BodyTite may be another great option for you, as it can provide quite a bit of tightening and the access points are small (~3-5mm) and well concealed. Non-surgical approaches can include combining a multi-modal approach such as Profound (radiofrequency microneedling), Ulthera, Microchannelling with PRP and Sculptra can also help to improve the visible laxity that you see. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon who offers a spectrum of options so you can decide which ones are best for you.
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March 5, 2018
Answer: Skin tightening options for abdomen Thank you for your question. There are some great options for treating the abdominal laxity. A consultation and exam can help best develop options and set expectation for what can be achieved.A tummy tuck is often the strongest approach to reduce laxity, however, not every one needs a tummytuck to achieve their goals. A mini-tummy tuck could be a great option for you as it treats the laxity between the belly button and the groin. The incision is hides well in the underwear line. A non-incisional approach such as the BodyTite may be another great option for you, as it can provide quite a bit of tightening and the access points are small (~3-5mm) and well concealed. Non-surgical approaches can include combining a multi-modal approach such as Profound (radiofrequency microneedling), Ulthera, Microchannelling with PRP and Sculptra can also help to improve the visible laxity that you see. I would visit with a board certified plastic surgeon who offers a spectrum of options so you can decide which ones are best for you.
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