What would be the best treatment for the condition of my stomach? (Photo)

A full tummy tuck may be suitable for you. The procedure would remove the loose skin and reduce the presence of stretch marks. Nonsurigcal would not be able to achieve as predictable or dramatic results.

Thank you for your question regarding the appearance of your abdomen. By evaluating your photos, it’s evident that a tummy tuck would be the most effective option to address the excess skin and wrinkling you mentioned. This procedure will remove the loose skin that’s causing rippling and minimize the appearance of stretch marks on the lower abdomen.

While there are non-surgical skin-tightening treatments, such as radiofrequency or ultrasound-based options, these are generally less effective for significant excess skin and may not provide the smooth results you’re looking for. A tummy tuck, however, would directly remove the stretched, wrinkled skin and allow for a flatter, more contoured look that complements your recent liposuction results.

A tummy tuck would also improve the appearance of your belly button and tighten the rectus muscle, which will give you even more of an hourglass shape.

Congratulations on your successful 360 liposuction. If you choose to take it a step further and get rid of the excess skin and some of your stretch marks, I think you'll have excellent results. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who has tons of experience with tummy tucks, and specifically, tummy tucks after liposuction. Best of luck!

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

I have found that the skin can tighten dramatically during Lipo 360 if BodyTite, radiofrequency skin tightening, is integrated into the procedure. If this was done, then with time, there is a high likelihood the skin will tighten down. If, however, more traditional methods of liposuction were performed, then the likelihood of skin laxity may be real and lasting. Often, a tummy tuck is the correct solution and will address this. However, a new treatment called Quantum, designed as a pure skin tightener, may be a reasonable possibility to attempt prior to committing to a tummy tuck, as a tummy tuck is a more involved procedure. In addition, something to consider is that if you plan on having children after your current procedure, then one is better served waiting to perform the tummy tuck until one is 100% sure they are done having children.