AbEX™, coupled with micro-laser liposuction, is a more comprehensive approach to fat removal than a traditional Tummy Tuck. AbEX is our new, innovative procedure that removes fat and loose sagging skin from the upper and lower abdominal area.
CoolSculpting is not just a safe but also a highly effective non-surgical contouring treatment that can be used as a replacement to a tummy tuck (especially in patients with stubborn belly fat and good skin elasticity).
A panniculectomy is a more extensive surgery than a tummy tuck, thus has a longer recovery time. A tummy tuck typically takes 4–6 weeks to fully heal, whereas a panniculectomy can take up to 4 months. Both procedures can boost your self-confidence and improve quality of life.
No-Cut Tummy Tuck is a non-surgical procedure which actually combines three treatments (BodyTite, liposuction, and Morpheus8) to simultaneously remove excess fat and tighten loose skin caused by pregnancy, weight loss, and/or aging.
Lifestyle changes. People with a mild case of pannus stomach may find they can reduce its size through diet and exercise. This combination can help reduce fat throughout the body. While it can be tempting to focus solely on crunches, a person should engage in various full-body exercises to help reduce their weight.
Internal Contouring for External Perfection
The navel is repositioned through a procedure known as umbilical translocation. Your belly button will be carefully brought out through a small incision and stitched into its natural position. The incision will then be closed using biological glues or absorbable sutures.
To increase your chances of getting a tummy tuck covered by insurance, you'll need to meet specific requirements: Medical Necessity – your surgeon must document the medical necessity of the procedure, outlining how the excess skin or abdominal wall laxity negatively impacts your physical health and quality of life.
Non-surgical options offer alternatives to traditional tummy tuck surgeries. Recent technological advancements have introduced radio frequency or ultrasound-assisted liposuction, which provides skin tightening without surgical incisions.
Through surgical procedures such as abdominoplasty
A tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is the most effective solution for an apron belly. During a tummy tuck, your Karidis Clinic surgeon will remove the excess skin and fat hanging from the abdomen.
Radiofrequency (RF) treatments
Brand name treatments include Profound® RF, Exilis®, Morpheus8®, Renuvion, and Thermage®. Like ultrasound treatments, RF treatments are effective for smoothing and tightening skin in older patients as well as postponing the need for a surgical lift in younger patients.
The average cost of non-surgical fat reduction is $1,226, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Note that this pricing likely does not include related expenses, such as prescription medication, what the surgeon charges and any additional costs added by the place you have the surgery.
If you're looking for a dramatic solution to sagging skin, pockets of fat, and loose abdominal muscles, than a tummy tuck is your better option. If your midsection has a few problem areas that diet and exercise haven't helped, then CoolSculpting is the way to go.
The average cost of a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) is $8,174, according to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This average cost is only part of the total price – it does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.
Sono Bello can range anywhere from $2,500 to $4,500. To determine the exact cost that you would pay for fat removal, visit a med spa of your choice to speak with professionals about your goals. Emsculpt NEO cost is also subjective to the individual.
Liposuction costs between $4,000 and $8,000 with an average cost of $6,000, whereas a tummy tuck ranges between $6,000 and $10,000 with an average cost of $8,000.
If you have a belly with fat pockets or an area where fat gathers, CoolSculpting could work. Since it is not invasive, you can resume your daily lifestyle after your session. If it's mostly an apron belly with skin hanging down, a tummy tuck will likely offer better results.
Tummy tuck-like Results With Radio Frequency Assisted Lipolysis (RFAL) If you're not interested in surgery, skin tightening with BodyTite or Renuvion is a great alternative to achieve tummy tuck-like results.
The CareCredit credit card makes it easy to pay for tummy tucks and related expenses not covered by health insurance.
These options can offer some of the same benefits as a traditional tummy tuck, such as improved contours, skin tightening, and a flatter stomach. The most common non-surgical tummy tuck options include BodyTite, Renuvion, Exilis Elite, SmartLipo Triplex, CoolSculpting, ThermaLipo, AbEx and EMSCULPT.
What does the S.M.A.R.T. Tummy Tuck entail? The S.M.A.R.T. Tummy Tuck includes Lipo 360, BodyTite for skin tightening and Ellacor body for excess skin removal. This can be combined with a robotic muscle plication to correct diasthasis eliminating all scars.