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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
How much weight do you lose from tummy tuck surgery?
The amount of weight lost depends on how much extra skin and fat you have that needs to be removed. The best candidates for a tummy tuck have reached a weight that is within 10 lbs of their ideal weight before having a tummy tuck performed... more
| Carmen Kavali, MD |  |
Tummy tuck - When do I know I have reached my goal weight?
That's a great accomplishment!
When I evaluate post-weight-loss surgery patients for body contouring, it's important to me that their weight has been stable for a few months. If you're still losing a few pounds each month, you're not yet ready... more
| Kenneth Han DO |  |
Is Alli weight loss program worth it?
Alli (found at Costco) is the generic, over the counter equivalent to Xenical originally made by pharmaceutical company ROCHE. It works by blocking gastric and pancreatic lipases, thus blocking fat/oil absorption.
It is fairly safe, however,... more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
SmartLipo - How much fat loss can I expect?
SmartLipo techniques (and technology) has evolved tremendously over the past year! What came from Europe touted as a device used "to sculpt small areas. . .that are left alone to drain" has now been made much more powerful so that... more
| Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD |  |
How much can I exercise after a tummy tuck?
Your surgeon typically performs plication (tightening) of your abdominis rectus (abdominal) muscles during your abdominoplasty (tummy tuck). Generally, you should avoid activity other than ambulation and light walking the first four weeks after... more
| Pramit Malhotra, MD |  |
Who should consider a tummy tuck?
Frequently, patients are trying to discern whether liposuction alone will meet their goals or do they need some variation of a tummy tuck (or mini tummy tuck).
A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) accomplishes three things:
It removes extra... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
Tummy tuck - do I have to reach my weight loss goal before surgery?
To gain the optimal results for a body contouring procedure including a tummy tuck, you should be near your target weight. If you believe that you are within your acceptable weight zone, then arrange a consultation with a board certified surgeon... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD | |
Should I do liposuction?
Liposuction (whether traditional liposuction or SmartLipo) should be used for isolated or stubborn areas and not as a generic weight loss technique.
If you can honestly "yes" to the following questions, then I would suggest that you... more
| William A. Portuese, MD |  |
How can I tighten loose skin after weight loss?
The only way to tighten loose facial skin after weight loss is to perform a face/neck lift.
After significant weight loss, the skin becomes lax and loose in the jowls, face, and neck. At this point the laxity is significant enough for a... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Cool Lipo - when is it most effective?
Please carefully evaluate all pre- and post-photos of liposuction patients, whether using Cool Lipo or any other technique. Be realistic about your own skin and its elasticity because this is the most important determinant of the result you will... more
| Brett S. Kotlus M.D., M.S. |  |
What are the best alternatives to liposuction?
Many patients are confused about the term "Laser Liposuction" or "Laser-assisted Liposuction". It should be understood that these procedures are not really liposuction alternatives- they are liposuction. The laser is used to... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
LipoDissolve Information
The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety raises several valid points.
Caution is always the best policy. However, using things off-label is not anything new or unique.
I would also mention that laser lipolysis (ie SmartLipo... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
Is Cool Lipo better than Smart Lipo?
SmartLipo MPX was recently released by Cynosure and totally rebuts claims that Cool Lipo has a better wavelength. SmartLipo MPX uses both the 1064 and 1320nm wavelengths simultaneously!
No other lipo laser can come close to this.
Here are... more
| Robert Clinton, MD | |
With CoolLipo, what happens to the fat melted by the laser?
With any laser lipo treatment, fat that is "melted" becomes a liquid. :-) However, enough energy must be used to actually rupture the cell membranes of the fat cells in order for the liquid contents on the inside to be released.
If... more
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