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Lipodissolve

What it is: A non-surgical cosmetic injection mainly consisting of a substance called phosphatidylcholine, meant to eliminate pockets of body fat by dissolving the fat cells for excretion through normal body function. Lipodissolve treatment typically consists a series of injections over a several weeks.  Lipodissolve is not approved by the US FDA.

What it addresses:

- Arm fat
- Bra fat
- Body fat
- Belly fat

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Safe way to lose, tighten or improve tummy fat?

would lipo dissolve get rid of the flap of fat an skin caused by extreme edema during pregnacy,an a c/section at 36yrs old?
I had my only baby at 36yrs old. I developed eclampsia in my 7th mth an as a result had 60pds of fluid weight which has left my tummy looking like a 90yr old with saggy,heavy tummy flap then had an emergency c/section which was done w/out any attempt to remove the massive amount of fat an strecthed out skin.
I ve been unable to lose,tighten or improve my problem area sence the surgery in 2006.I have a severe multiple back injury an the added stress on my tummy is only making my injuries worse alot faster. What can I do safely?

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June 20, 2008

Tightening the abdomen will often help the back!!

Manish H. Shah, MD
Manish H. Shah, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

From your description, it really sounds like you have a fair amount of excess skin and stretch marks. In general, this is really only best handled with an abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck. This procedure uses a long incision placed low in the panty line to get rid of excess skin and tighten the underlying muscles to improve core posture. Some urologists I have spoken to feel that it even helps some patients improve their stress urinary incontinence. I will often combine this with love handle liposuction to improve the overall figure. We will also often use IPL lasers to decrease the redness in pregnancy associated stretch marks to help them fade better. Occasionally, I will even perform breast rejuvenation to get that "before baby" look restored. In your situation, breast augmentation (with or without mastopexy (lift)) may worsen your back symptoms and a proper consultation with a board-certified plastic surgery can help you figure that out.

I hope this helps you.
Dr. Shah

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