Am I a candidate for a Tummy Tuck or no scar treatment? (photos)

From your photos it doesn't appear that you need a tummy tuck. You could consider liposuction with J Plasma to help tighten skin. I'm not sure the long scar associated with a tummy tuck would be worth it in your case.

Thank you for your question regarding whether you are a candidate for a tummy tuck or no-scar treatment. Based on your pictures, you have no stretch marks and the skin does not appear that distended. Patients usually undergo tummy tucks for excess skin, excess fat, or weak abdominal muscles. On you, I don't see any excess abdominal skin, minimal abdominal fat, but there is some muscle weakness. I do not think undergoing a tummy tuck just to repair your muscle would be worth it. In my opinion, I think you would benefit from abdominal liposuction. Specifically, I would suggest abdominal etching or VASER hi-def abdominal liposuction. During VASER hi-def abdominal liposuction, the fat around the rectus abdominus muscle is sculpted. You can really show off your six-pack and external obliques. Also, the concentration would be placed on the love handle region. I've had many successful patients with physique such as yourself get ripped abs with a VASER hi-def six-pack procedure. The VASER hi-def liposuction surgery takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. VASER hi-def abdominal liposuction is performed under general anesthesia. VASER hi-def abdominal liposuction is an outpatient procedure and takes about 7-10 days to recover. You will need to wear a compression garment for about 6-8 weeks after the surgery to minimize swelling and accentuate results. In conclusion, I would suggest VASER hi-def liposuction instead of a tummy tuck for your abdomen. I hope this helps to answer your question about whether you're a candidate for a tummy tuck or no-scar treatment.

VASER hi-def abdominal sculpting or etching is a technically difficult procedure. Your plastic surgeon must know his abdominal wall anatomy. When seeking revision VASER hi-def abdominal etching, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing the VASER hi-def procedure. Not all plastic surgeons own a VASER machine and most plastic surgeons do not perform the VASER hi-def procedure. Do your research. Make sure your selected plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 VASER hi-def abdominal etching surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. If you cannot find an experienced, VASER hi-def plastic surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling, if you must.

Sincerely, Dr. Katzen (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and ​member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame).