Blog with Dr. Irwin

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Dear Dr I, I am a 42 year old mother of two. I work out every day and am my ideal body weight but I have really loose skin on my stomach. I really do not want to go down the route of tummy tuck. Is there any other alternative procedures available?

Two years ago I would have said that you can't (without surgery).  But things are changing.   The CoolSculpting by Zeltiq which is a cold based fat spot therapy would be your best bet... more


Hi Dr. Irwin - I love your book and have purchased copies for friends. In it you advise against liposuction. Is that still your opinion with some of the new treatment options on the market like "smart" lipo?

Thank you!  Hmmm ...... what I usually say about liposuction is to be very careful about who does it and realistic about goals.  Maybe I didn't get that across clearly!   Anyway, on the... more


Hi Dr Irwin. Hello Dr Irwin. I am a client at your center on Madison. Have you heard of Zerona? I'm considering it for some excessive weight I am carrying around my thighs, stomach and waist. These are trouble areas that I haven't been able to tone and I've been trying for 1.5 years (gym 3x/week, eating healthy). I notice you don't offer it at your center and I'm curious why not. I look forward to your feedback if you have any.
The Zerona is based on a sound wave that creates a small hole in the fat cell membrane but the cell is still there.  The fat empties out temporarily and the area looks better for awhile. ... more

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