Would I be a good candidate for smart lipo? I really don't care if my skin isn't super tight. I had a c-section Oct 2013 (Photo)

Thanks for the question. Based on your photos, you might be a good candidate for smart lipo. I recommend you to contact a Board Certified Surgeon for consultation. I wish you all the best.

That loose skin that covers your lower abdomen will wrinkle further if you remove the fat by any technique of liposuction. Your best option (your only option) is a tummy tuck. However, since you are relatively lean, it doesn't have to be a full tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck might just do the job. Check out the photo link below for an example of the improvement in a belly similar to yours:

Based on the photo, in which I see loose skin and stretch marks, I don't think that Smartlipo is the correct procedure for you. I think that you would be much happier with a tummy tuck. Best of luck!

Thanks for your question. I have seen very good result with my smart lipo technique. Although a tummy tuck would give the tightest skin, smart lipo is a strong option. I tell my patients the benefits of smart lipo are simpler recovery, ( no restrictions day #1), minimal scars and can be done in some cases with just oral sedation and numbing medicine. The down side is that smart lipo will not tighten the muscle layer, and the skin will tighten but not to the same degree that I can get with a tummy tuck. But if the skin is not tight enough after 6 months then later a tummy tuck or even a mini-tuck can get that extra tightness. Good luck John S Mancoll,MD  

Hi there. Smartlipo is excellent for fat removal. Skin tightening occurs but the results vary depending upon your skin elasticity and response to the treatment. A tummy tuck, if you're healthy, would be best but Smartlipo will improve your abdominal contour. Be well. Dr. Burnett

It looks like you have significant loose skin. I think that in terms of fat removal you can get good results with any lipo technique.  As for the skin, you might be better off having a tummy tuck.

It seems that you would be a good candidate for SmartLipo.  In my experience, SmartLipo is the best liposuction method to achieve some skin tightening as well.  it is realistic for you to realize that your skin would not be super tight.