Non-surgical option for protruding belly?

I am a mother of 2 boys (8 and 6) and I am 37 yrs old. I weigh 115 lbs and I am 5'1" and a size 3 on juniors. I am skinny everywhere else except for my stomach. I don't diet and don't exercise either. I am skinny except for my stomach.

Here is a picture of my tummy. I look like I am 4 months pregnant after every meal and I am not. Which non-surgical/non-invasive procedure is best for me? VelaShape or Thermage or something else? Thanks.

 

Non-surgical option for protruding belly?
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A: Diet, exercise but check on your GI function

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

The only non-surgical option is diet and exercise. Velashape helps as a secondary module for localised problems. Alternatively, liposuction or a tummy tuck would be the other option. One thing you mentioned related to feeling this after meals. You might want to check on your diet. Indigestion will cause... more

A: Save your money

Richard P. Rand, MD

No non-surgical treatment will do anything for you and you would be well advised to save your money.  The first thing to do is get a personal trainer and begin a dedicated exercise program and see what you can do.  This is the only worthwhile non-surgical treatment.  Otherwise, you will need a... more

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