Would Velashape help tighten my abdomen in order to get liposuction instead of tummy tuck? (photo)

You pose an interesting scenario.  You seem like a perfect candidate for non or minimally invasive treatments.  A combination treatment with ultrashape (fat destruction) and velashape (cellulite reduction and skin tightening) may work and has no downtime at all.  Alternatively, you could consider smartlipo which can also achieve both desired results.  Good luck!

If you've seen a qualified body plastic surgeon and they felt there was too much loose skin, then then likelihood of getting much of a result from a temporary treatment like VelaShape is minimal.  I would recommend seeking another consult with the top body surgeon in your area AND with the top CoolSculpting provider in your area and getting two more points of view.  Some offices, such our Lipo Spa center in Albany, combined different energy sources such as UltraShape and VelaShape when someone has a "little loose" tissue and "pinchable fat".  Each person is different so that's why it's important to get a few opinions and quotes.  Good luck, Dr. Halliday