Can a person have a "Pot Belly" surgically removed, not by Liposuction, but by surgery?
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Yes, tummy tucks. But they create a huge scar
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No not yet.. cant afford it.. I have a large scar that runs from my bra line just under my breasts to my belly button resulting from the gastric bypass I had 2 yrs ago. I also have alot of loose skin (it hides well under cloths but is ugly when I am undressed) so I want a tummy tuck to get rid of the skin and it will take care of the scar to.
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Congratulations on losing the weight. \n\nI had the abdomnioplasty done back in 2002.  Given the choice over again...I would not. \n\nI had some internal bleeding, that had to be reopened, and spent another week in the hospital, now, I have an incision from hip to hip...and an indented scar tissue over my belly. \n\nI would opt to do it via exercise.  Be proud of your accomplishment of losing the weight.  Skin is elastic...exercise and time, will make it tight. \n\nThe risk was not worth it. \n\nGood luck.
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Liposuction Defined\nLiposuction is defined as the removal of fat from deposits beneath the skin using a hollow stainless steel tube (called a cannula) with the assistance of a powerful vacuum. Liposuction can be accomplished either with the use of general anesthesia, or with heavy IV sedation, or totally by local anesthesia. This web site considers both the benefits and the potential dangers of local anesthesia and of systemic anesthesia.
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The only non-surgical option that works are minimizing bras.  They can take you down at least a size.\n\nThis is a temporary solution.  WIthout the bra- boobs are back to their regular size. \n\nIf she has very large boobs and is interested in having a reduction there are a lot of great online resources.
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I have one myself, several years now.  Occured sometime after lung transpalnt surgery.  My doctor has told me that it is only a problem if it strangulates my intestines, otherwise don't worry.  Since you are also worried about your appearance, you may want to look into surgical repair, that's the only way to remove one.  A good surgeon can do this with minimal scar and can even hide the scar in your belly button.
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There is no way to target fat loss without liposuction. You need to reduce your overall body weight and increase your muscle tone through exercise.
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Lipoma is a benign and usually small tumor, but if it was big in size it can be removed by a little surgery.\nIs it enough?\nI'm a doctor....
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There is no such thing.  Any ads that claim they can do this are scams and are only trying to get your money.  You need to either burn off that extra fat or get liposuction.
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Here's the thing, liposuction REMOVES FAT CELLS FROM THAT AREA!!! So while diet and exercise only shrink the cells, they would be completely removed with lipo. This means in the event you gain more weight, it would be unproportionate to all other areas because the lipo'd area could not be affected. Let's say you do your stomach. Gain weight. All of a sudden, you have huge arms and legs but your stomach remains flat. WTF???? Not to mention all the complications. These are just a few:\n\nBruising: can be painful in the short term, and should fade after a few weeks. \nSwelling: should subside gradually over a month or two. \nScars: will vary in size depending on the particular procedure, and should fade over the weeks. Scarring is an individual thing, partly dependent on heredity. For some, scar healing may take as long as a year. \nPain: should be temporary and controlled by either over-the-counter medication, or by a prescription. \nNumbness: sometimes persists for a few weeks. \nLimited mobility: will depend on the exact procedure. \nAllergic reaction to anesthetic: most liposuction is done with local anesthetic, so the risks of general anesthesia are avoided. \nInfection: any time the body is incised or punctured, bacteria can get in and cause an infection. During liposuction, multiple small puncture wounds are made for inserting the cannula, typically about 1/3 inch wide. \nDamage to the skin: most surgeons work on the deeper levels of fat, so as to avoid wounding the skin any more than they must for the insertion of the cannula. \nSometimes the cannula can damage tissue beneath the skin, which may show up as a spotted appearance on the skin surface. \nSkin necrosis (death) is a rare complication, in which the skin falls off in the necrotic area. Bacteria can then invade. \nPuncture of an internal organ: since the surgeon can't see the cannula, sometimes it damages an internal organ, such as the intestines during abdominal liposuction. Such damage can be corrected surgically, although in rare cases it can be fatal. An experienced cosmetic surgeon is unlikely to puncture any internal organ. \nContour irregularities: sometimes the skin may look bumpy and/or withered, because of uneven fat removal, or poor skin elasticity. We all heal differently, and with older patients the healing may be slower and a bit imperfect. Sometimes a small touch-up procedure can help. \nThromboembolism and fat embolisation: liposuction is a low-risk procedure for thromboembolism including pulmonary embolism. \nBurns: sometimes the cannula movement can cause friction burns to skin or nerves. Also, in UAL, the heat from the ultrasound device can cause injury to the skin or deeper tissue. \nLidocaine toxicity: when the super-wet or tumescent methods are used, too much saline fluid may be injected, or the fluid may contain too high a concentration of lidocaine. Then the lidocaine may become too much for that particular person’s system. Lidocaine poisoning at first causes tingling and numbness and eventually seizures, followed by unconsciousness and respiratory or cardiac arrest. \nFluid imbalance: since fat contains a lot of fluid and is removed in liposuction, and since the surgeon injects fluid for the procedure, even a very large amount of it for tumescent liposuction, there is a danger of the body’s fluid balance being disturbed. This could happen afterwards, after the patient is at home. If too much fluid remains in the body, the heart, lungs and kidneys could be badly affected. \n\nPlease just take note of this. I love full figured women and there are still some of us out there. You are beautiful the way you are and you life is not worth it!
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isn't it where you have part of your bowel removed?
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Yes you most definately can.  The military will even do it if you are already in and 100 lbs over weight.  The only thing is its disqualifing for certain jobs.  I don't know what they all are.  The only one I know is sub duty.  I'm a submariner and have a buddy that was looking into it.  They told him he have to go to a surface ship if he got it done.  It has to do with the lack of a doctor on a sub and if the surgery comes undone you can have serious problems that an idependant duty corpman wouldn't have the knowledge to fix.
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Ask your doctor or surgeon, I don't think so but make sure!
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yes a supra pubic cath can be surgically put in but the tube will come out under your belly button.
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I have not had it done, but have 2 women friends that have. Both had extreme "flab" in their belly...one from being overweight and the other from carrying a very large baby.\n\nBoth women were VERY glad they had the procedure done, although do listen to your doctor and do what s/he says regarding aftercare. It takes a while to get back on  your feet and walking upright again...\n\n...but for those with more belly skin than can be tightened up with traditional exercises, a tuck is the way to go.\n\nGood luck and I hope the results are what you are seeking!
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Get liposuction surgery in India.Cosmetic Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cosmetic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance.\n\nThey also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your cosmetic surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.If you still havent got your surgery done,you are better off getting it done in India.\n\n\nmy cousin got a couple of plastic surgery including tummy tuck procedures through the forerunners healthcare in India and is all praise for this company.She is more than very happy with the results.she just paid 30% of the amount she was quoted in USA.hope this helps. \n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
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liposuction...if you are ready for the consequences...