BodyTite vs tummy tuck? (Photo)

You probably need some sort of skin removal to be happy, but this really just depends upon your expectations and your plans to become pregnant in the future.  BodyTite is a non-excisional device that utilizes radio-frequency assisted lipolysis (RFAL) to address the shortcomings often associated with traditional liposuction or surgical body and face lifts, including sagging or wrinkly skin and scarring, by inserting a wand under the skin to coagulate inside while tightening the skin on top. Schedule an in-office consultation with a board certified PS who performs BodyTite and obtain his/her opinion.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Hello and thank you for your question and photos. 
 I feel that you would have the best result by far with a full tummy tuck focusing on skin tightening. A mini tummy tuck or modified tummy tuck would produce minimal results and leave you with residual excess skin on the upper abdomen. Muscle tightening may or may not be needed which can be determined at your consultation.However, if you do extensive liposuction as the sole procedure, you would benefit from a skin tightening device along with it such as J-Plasma or Imode BodyTite. 
I would recommend an in person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon well-versed in all aspects of body contouring.
Best wishes and good luck,
Andrew Lyos MD FACS
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BodyTite is a RF skin tightening modality. It is minimally invasive (on par with liposuction). It can certainly help with issues of skin laxity. However, it should not be expected to deliver a non-surgical tummy tuck result.Based upon your photos, you demonstrate significant skin laxity of the abdomen. This would be best addressed via abdominoplasty. However, as you are planning to have more children, BodyTite is a more reasonable option. As long as you maintain reasonable expectations for the degree of improvement to be expected, BodyTite can be a very helpful alternative.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

If you have no plans for future pregnancy consider bodytite. A tummy tuck will give you a better more predictable result with the degree of excess skin that is evident in your pictures. As you mentioned there is no scar, and the downtime is just a few days with bodytite vs the tummy tuck.Regards,

Dr. Ravi Somayazula

Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery- American Board of Medical Specialties

Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)- Subcommittee Task Force on Patient Safety

Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)

Member of the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons, Harris County Medical Society

Thank you for your photo. BodyTite in a minimally-invasive body contouring procedure that utilizes radio-frequency assisted lipolysis. It combines two successful technologies into a double-duty procedure that reduces fat while simultaneously tightening the skin. Traditional liposuction removes excess fat and then relies on the skin to contract smoothly over the area on its own. BodyTite reduces fat without leaving behind wrinkly or saggy skin thru the use of radio-frequency. For more information, please make sure you get a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.

Thank you for your question and posting your pictures. I would base my recommendation more on the timing of future pregnancy plans than the treatment. I would not recommend an intervention at this time if you are planning to have a baby in the next 1-2 years. However, if future pregnancy is uncertain, BodyTite may be a possibility. Excisional surgery will give you a tighter result but you would have to take into consideration the effects of future childbearing and the excisional scar in making that determination.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.