Tummy Tuck vs Laser Skin Tightening for minimal loose skin after pregnancy

Kygirl, I agree with most of what the above doctors have said. However, my experience with the new SlimLipo laser liposuction on the tummy has been very positive-see before and after pictures of mini tummy tuck and laser liposuction. The laser liposcution enabled me to remove fat and tughten skin of the... more

The procedure that you choose should have the best chance of acheiving the result that you want. If you bend forward and the loose skin that you have is "gross" to you it would be best to choose an abdominoplasty. The tummy tuck can be tailored to the problems present in your abdomen, and often after... more

No need for a long reply to this one. If you notice loose skin and roundness especially when leaning over, you have excess skin and most certainly separated abdominal muscles.  The ONLY thing that will make these problems better is a tummy tuck.  If you have money to waste on Laser Liposuction or... more

In my plastic surgery practice, we have a fully integrated medical spa including lasers for skin tightening. The results of laser skin tightening can be quite dramatic on the right patient. The areas that respond best are face, neck and upper arms. We have had patients experience great success with skin... more

There are very few women who do not have changes in their abdominal wall, or tummy, after child bearing.  In some women, like yourself, there is just some loose skin.  In many women there is also separation of some of the abdominal muscles.  And, in others, there can be some increase in the fat... more

Do not waste your money. Laser skin tightening does little but line the pockets of your doctor and the laser company. If you are not a candidate for a tummy tuck, perhaps a mini-tuck is right for you. See a well-trained plastic surgeon for a better opinion.

If you have had a few kids, previous c-sections, and loose hanging skin, then you are probably better off having a tummy tuck. The skin tightening lasers give about a 15-20% improvement of the skin at most!  

First, it is of course not possible to make a recommendation without seeing you and assessing the condition of your skin. Most of the time in a situation like yours a mini or full abdominoplasty is best, especially since you already have the C-section scars. Thermage can also be effective there, but it doesn't... more

Kygurl, While laser skin tightening is effective (especially Smartlipo MPX on blend 1) it is not comparable to abdominoplasty in terms of the degree of tightening. In abdominoplasty, we can stretch your skin like a drum. With laser skin tightening, you are depending on the contraction of the collagen to... more

You are thin and exercise, which puts you ahead of the pack for an abdominal procedure.  Most women have excessive skin in the lower abdomen and the upper abdomen is tight.  Laser skin tightening/Titan is effective for small areas or fine wrinkling.  A mini-tummy tuck would remove your old... more