CoolSculpting and VelaShape Instead of Tummytuck? (photo)

Hello, I'm 38, mother-of-3 young children. I had a consultation with a plastic Surgent for a tummy tuck and lipo, and he mentioned that my vertical abdominal muscles need repair as well. I'm considering coolSculpting and velaShape instead as they are non-invasive, but I'm worried they will not be enough as they will not fix the muscle separation. I'd like to get some advice as I'm not keen on having a big scar on my abdomen from the Tummytuck. Thanks

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If you have had 3 children

In all likelihood, given your surgeons assessment, a tummy tuck is a better solution for you. with each pregnancy the muscles and skin of the abdomen get stretched out. even with a good recovery the tissue often has signs of permanent damage such as stretch marks. non invasive treatments can help in these cases but not nearly as much as a tummy tuck.

Surgery or not

You have a significant amount of skin laxity, judging by your photo. While several rounds of coolsculpting might take care of the fat, I highly doubt that the Velashape will provide the tightened appearance most people want. IMO, you would get a better result with a tummy tuck, as long as you are OK with the incisional scar.

CoolSculpting vs Tummy Tuck

CoolSculpting is a great procedure, but it is not designed to provide results similar to the results one could expect from a tummy tuck. CoolSculpting is wonderful for people with stubborn areas of fat and bulges. It is not designed to provide significant weight loss. It certainly will not improve skin tone or muscles damaged by pregnancy