Would I benefit from a reverse tummy tuck and are there any non surgical alternatives to this procedure? (photos)

It is possible to do an umbilicoplasty which will remove some of the excess skin around the umbilicus but not all that you have. One option is the upside down tummy tuck using The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. This technique pulls up the upper abdominal skin.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

From your photos you are a candidate for a standard tummy tuck which will address loose skin, excess fat, and abdominal wall laxity. You are not a good candidate for a reverse tummy tuck or thermage based on your skin laxity. I've included a video on tummy tuck approaches that I hope you find helpful.

Very interesting question! I love performing reverse tummy tucks on the right patients!
A reverse tummy tuck in your case would only treat excess skin above the navel. As in most cases, your reverse tummy tuck would imply a one scar that goes across the chest, from one breast fold over to the other….. this is not a great option for some people.

Unfortunately, I feel non surgical options would be a waist of time and money, because they won’t come remotely close to a tummy tuck results. You seem to have a lot of excess skin and stretch marks bellow the navel. This can only be corrected with a traditional tummy tuck.

I understand you are not ready for a TT scar now, but I would hold off on anything else because only a traditional TT will give your the results you want. Just try to understand that the scar is not a problem, it is actually the best solution to the problem.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota