Here are some pictures of my stomach pre and post weight loss. Is this loose skin or fat on my stomach? (Photos)

Question

In 2019 I lost weight. But my sagging skin over my belly button stayed. (First two pics). I couldn’t lose more weight as I was very thin overall. I was doing loads of cardio and resistance training. In 2020 I started a resistance-training regime and yes I’ve gained belly fat but this crease remains. (Third pic). Is it just fat that if I diet again I’ll lose or is it loose skin? I don’t want to diet down again only to find it’s still there as I’m otherwise happy with my weight.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear JustMe_72,
based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. Flanks liposuction would give you a better shape. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Phillip Chang, MD · Answer

Hi JustMe_72

For patients with only a little extra skin but do not have any extra fat and the abdominal muscles already feel tight, they need only a mini-abdominoplasty. For more information about this procedure, please visit our website.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Your middle photo answers your question. In that photo you are at your leanest, and it shows that without the support of fat, your skin is both redundant and poorly elastic. If you so choose, you are an excellent candidate for a tummy tuck with a small amount of liposuction.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. Based on your photos it seems like you can benefit from liposuction and tummy tuck. I recommend you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photo. You have loose skin which will not improve with dieting. In fact, dieting may make the appear even more loose. You can consider a tummy tuck to help address the loose skin. Hope this helps!

Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Here are some pictures of my stomach pre and post weight loss. Is this loose skin or fat on my stomach? (Photos)

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