Am I a good candidate for smart lipo on the abdomen? I am 35 and have 2 children. (photos)

Thank you for your question. Based on your photos, it appears you would be a very good candidate for liposuction in this area. This procedure is designed to remove stubborn areas of fat that don’t respond to diet and exercise and is commonly used to sculpt and flatten the midsection.     
In my office, we use the Awake liposuction technique, which can be done with local anesthesia and may involve a slightly shorter recovery time than traditional liposuction methods. Small incisions are created to insert the cannulas that will gently suction out the fat. Before the cannulas are inserted, we infuse the area with a tumescent fluid that makes fat easier to remove without damaging surrounding tissue. This preserves the connective tissue within the fat, which tightens as it heals. We do not have the SmartLipo device although we did studies with it years ago. Instead, if extra tightening is needed, I prefer ThermiTight, a radiofrequency probe that is applied under the skin immediately after the liposuction. This is a temperature-controlled device that allows us to heat and tighten tissue after liposuction. Most patients are back to a regular schedule within a few days.

You could also address your stretch marks with RF microneedling or a laser device. These treatments are also non-surgical and can have an excellent effect on rejuvenating and firming the skin. Make sure you work with a board-certified dermatologist with extensive experience in body contouring to ensure an optimal outcome. 

Hello TNT0227,Thank you for your great photos and post! You are an excellent candidate for liposculpture where your surgeon could use SmartLipo or, my preferance, VASER. You have enough stretch marks and skin laxity where you are also a candidate for a Mini-Tummy tuck where some excess skin that you will have following the liposuction can be removed. The existing scar from your cesarean section could be used and extended out laterally to give you a tighter look without mobilizing your belly button or plicating your muscles. Your recovery would be much easier and as long as your realistic you should be very happy with your results.   Be sure to find a surgeon with experience, but also with an artistic eye to give you the results you are looking for.Best of luck,Urogynecologist & Cosmetic Surgeon

If the stretch marks are not a problem for you, Liposuction combined with J plasma is the best option for you ( smart lipo, or Vaser lipo) I personally prefer the Vaser Lipo.