Am I a candidate for ThermiTight or tummy tuck? (Photo)

Thank you for your questioning and your excellent photos. Based on the amount of skin laxity you have your perfect candidate for an abdominoplasty however I think there is one other option before choosing to have a long and good scar with a tummy tuck. The only other thing that I would recommend is getting a procedure called J-plasma. It is a minimally invasive option that allows for the skin to tighten. It is done like liposuction but uses helium under the skin to help the tissue and septae( or connects from the muscle to skin to tighten. It is NOT a tummy tuck but it can get 30-80% of a tummy tuck like result without the scars. The results are based on your skin's make up. Hope this helps. All the best.

Thank you for your question.  I recommend a combination of procedures for optimal results.

ThermiTight utilizes a small electrode inserted under the skin to heat tissue to a selected therapeutic temperature.  Literature has shown that elevating skin to a therapeutic temperature level can contract collagen molecules and stimulate collagen production, which may give the appearance of lifting or tightening.   Fat reduction is rare, unless set to high temperatures and kept at high temperatures for a significant amount of time .

To best answer your question,  it  depends on how much skin laxity you have.   ThermiTight can work well in the thigh area to tighten skin that is mild to moderately laxity.  Surgery may be a better option, if you have excessive laxity.   Results with ThermiTight vary from patient to patient.  You should experience some overall improvement.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Hello and thanks for your question. ThermiTight is a great treatment for those with mild to moderate loose abdominal skin. Looking at your pictures, I think a surgical tummy tuck would be a better option for you. Make sure you see an experienced physician for an in-person consultation and evaluation. Best wishes.