Is a tummy tuck really my only option? (photos)

It always comes down to your goals.  It sounds like your goal ("why can't I get skin removal?") is to trim your midsection as much as possible.  Reaching this goal can only be achieved with a TT and  in your case, a Full Tummy Tuck.TT is a procedure that removes lax skin and also fat to contour the abdomen.Lipo, regardless of the technique (Smart, Tumescent, Cool Sculpt, etc) just addresses the reduction of fat volume.Go for the Tummy Tuck!In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD

Due to the excess of skin in the tummy area, in your case we encourage you to consider a tummy tuck. When lipo takes place the Doctor will extract fat, however, there are no guarantees for the skin to go back to its original form. When a tummy tuck takes place the Doctor cuts the excess of skin, and repairs the muscles giving the patient a much flatter abdomen and smaller waist.