Thank you for your question regarding what to do with your abdomen and whether you are a good candidate for VASER HI-DEF abdominal etching or a tummy tuck. Based on your history, age, and photos, I would highly suggest VASER HI-DEF liposuction. I think this will get you the results you are seeking. You do not have much skin excess or skin laxity. Therefore, I would suggest VASER HI-DEF liposuction. The first step during VASER HI-DEF abdominal etching is injection of tumescent solution. This allows the fat to float in the solution and minimize intra-operative and post-operative pain. It also minimizes bleeding. After the tumescent solution has been allowed to sit for approximate for 20-30 minutes, a VASER probe is inserted. The VASER melts the fat. The VASER also heats the skin to maximize skin contractility. Then, a liposuction probe is inserted and fat is aspirated. During the final step, the contour of the muscles and your body shape is recreated. Therefore, in your case, I would highly suggest VASER HI-DEF abdominal etching rather than a tummy tuck. Go for it! I think you will get amazing results. Thank you for your questions. VASER HI-DEF abdominal sculpting or etching is a technically difficult procedure. Your plastic surgeon must know his abdominal wall anatomy. When seeking initial or revision VASER HI-DEF abdominal etching, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing the VASER HI-DEF procedure. Not all plastic surgeons own a VASER machine and most plastic surgeons do not perform the VASER HI-DEF procedure. Do your research. Make sure your selected plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 VASER HI-DEF abdominal etching surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. If you cannot find an experienced, VASER HI-DEF plastic surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling, if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame).