Best alternative to Tummy Tuck? (Photo)

I'd have to concur with Dr. Owens that the best and most predictable result will most likely be a full tummy tuck. It is imperative that you give your body enough time to allow healing from your pregnancy and C-Section prior to consulting with board certified plastic surgeons to discuss your specific options.While there are many types of tummy tucks these days, the common are the mini tummy tuck, the full tummy tuck and a panniculectomy (or dermolipectomy). All types of tummy tucks get rid of loose skin on the lower abdomen (between the belly button and the pubic hairline). However a full tummy tuck will also remove fat tissue and tighten the muscles in the abdomen.
A full tummy tuck would address muscle separation above and below the belly button as well as the excessive skin. Recovery from a tummy tuck would take much longer than a week, however, so planning ahead would be key for you on that front as well. You would need some help during the first week of recovery and need to have 3 to 4 weeks off from work (depending on your job requirements).Best wishes!

Thanks for your question. After decades of doing these surgeries, I've learned:1. You should wait at least one year after the birth of your child before the surgery. Although I've cheated this a bit, and done the surgery at ten months post partum, it is best not only to wait until the pregnant uterus returns to it's pre-partum state, but also to allow time for you to fully be with your child during the first year, which is very important.2. I think that my recovery times are quick, but I tell patients to take at least two weeks off from a desk job and to have help at home. You don't want to cut corners on the surgery or recovery, as this could  compromise the ultimate result, which you'd like to be as good as possible.Hope this helps.

Congratulations on your new baby! You’re only 3 weeks after giving birth, so it’s understandable that your stomach is bulging still. It can take several months for your body to return to as close to your pre-pregnancy state as possible, even if you’re already back at your goal weight. I suggest waiting at least 6 months before considering cosmetic surgery. During that time, it’s a good idea to follow a healthy lifestyle to see if that makes an impact on your appearance.Unfortunately, it looks like a full tummy tuck would be your most suitable option based on your photos. It appears that you have loose skin, excess fat and possible muscle separation. All of these issues can be resolved with a full tummy tuck. Liposuction alone would leave you with loose skin that would hang over the top of your pants, and any abdominal muscle separation would remain contributing to bulging.