Can I even get a tummy tuck? (Photo)

A formal impression consultation would be best to make any real treatment plan. You appear to have an athletic build and a mild amount of excess skin and may be a candidate for a mini abdominoplasty with a shorter scar. Based on your photographs there may be a small separation of the muscles in your abdomen which would be common after having 3 children. Repairing this would also help to improve your abdominal contour. It would require an person examination to confirm this.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a great candidate for Liposuction and don’t seem to require a tummy tuck based on your photos. You will have an excellent result with Vaser liposuction. I hope this helps!

Hi there, thanks for your photos. I would look into Morpheus8, which is RadioFrequency Microneedling. It helps with skin tightening and texture. You may need up to 6 sessions.

A full tummy tuck may be performed to tighten the loose skin above and below your belly button. Fat removal is not necessary.

Thank you for your questions and photos. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not only does the appearance of your abdominal area improve, but your core strength as well. The repair of the muscle will cinch your waist like an inner corset, which will accentuate your curves. Liposuction will remove excess fat from unwanted areas with some skin retraction. Your expectations and health will dictate the best procedure(s) for you. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to go over the options that best address your goals. Best of luck!

Dhaval Patel MD
Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Chicago
South Barrington
Oakbrook
Orland Park

An in person evaluation is really best in your situation in order to determine the amount of loose skin present. You may do well with a skin tightening procedure such as BodyTite, or perhaps a mini tummy tuck. I encourage you to begin by visiting with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation.

Based on your photos you do not appear to have enough skin laxity to undergo a traditional tummy tuck. However, the skin above your belly button could be addressed by removing the excess skin which would require a scar above your belly button. I would recommend seeing a board centerfield plastic surgeon for a consultation.

Hi, you look great by the way but I understand what your saying. It would be easier to evaluate you if I had a photo of you sitting down. It makes it easier to see how much excess skin you really have above and bellow the belly button.
That said, a TT is the only procedure that will address the stretch marks around you navel. It will get rid of most of them and then pull the remaining stretch marks down towards the pubic area. BUT, I don’t think a TT is a real option for you. Your belly button is a bit high, and you do not have enough excess skin above your belly button for the skin to stretch all the way down. This means your scar will end up way to high.

If you want to get rid of fat and tense up your skin, Vaser lipo could be an option because it might help avoid excess skin after lipo. And J-Plasma might me a better option as far as skin contraction.

Sometimes a Mini TT is a good idea if there is only excess skin on the bottom part of the belly. I really like an inverted tt as well for patients that have excess skin on the top portion of their tummy.

Only a traditional TUMMY TUCK gets rid of your stretch marks but you don’t have enough skin for it. If you are ok with keeping the stretch marks but wish to get rid of fat and make the skin tighter, vaser lipo and or J-Plasma are better options.

Best of luck,
Dr. Miguel Mota

There appears to be a muscle separation (diastasis) in addition to the skin laxity in the central part of your abdomen. There aren't any great options to improve the skin specifically, but a mini tummy tuck with umbi float will enable a complete diastasis repair and some smoothing of the skin.

Dear dizzygirl,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery