Mini tummy tuck vs thermage

Steven Wallach, MD answers: Mini Tummy Tuck vs Thermage for loose abdominal skin?

I am 26 years old and I have a 14-month-old daughter. I am back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but still have a little extra skin around my belly button. I consulted with a plastic surgeon and he suggested either a mini Tummy Tuck to repair my stomach muscles or Thermage treatment. I really don't want to have a mini tummy tuck as it is so invasive, but I am also worried that the Thermage wont work. Any advise?


Steven Wallach, MD
1 month ago

First, if you are planning to have any  more children, I would put off any surgical intervention until after that time.  Thermage may tighten the skin a bit( say 20-30%) if that is enough for you than do the Thermage. If you are notplanning to have more children, then a mini-tummy tuck may be a good solution.

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