Tummy Thermage vs. Mini Tummy Tuck for Loose/orange Peel Skin?

I can't decide between Thermage or mini tummy tuck. I had a child at age 20 and had no visable stretch marks and minimal loose skin. Now I'm 26 and the area is much worse! I was seen by a plastic surgeon three years ago, who said he could do a mini tummy tuck. I thought I looked fine, but the area is worse now. I'm 5'8, 126 lbs, and area looks like orange peel standing up, and loose skin when bending over. Area is 6 inches across by 3 inches tall. I was quoted $3,500 for tummy Thermage which is same price as a mini tummy tuck. What is best for me?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Alexis7Gemini in seattle,wa

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Tummy tucks can provide exceptional results

Given your description of your skin, I doubt Thermage will give you a significant improvement. Here's why: Thermage relies on the quality of the skin, so the more loose it is, the less likely it is to improve it significantly Thermage only treats the skin, and not the underlying muscles. Most women who have had children have some visible stretching of their abdominal wall muscles, causing them to have a bit of a "pooch", sometimes just below the belly button, but sometimes above... more

Tummy tuck is more predictable than thermage for tightening

Tummy tucks may provide an quick result to your problem but Thermage may or may not work. It is also possible that you mgiht have a tummy tuck with good results but the skin might still be wrinkled and Thermage may help the texture.