Would Bodytite combined with Morpheus8 or a tummy tuck be better for sagging abdominal skin? (photos)

Dear Tough8988,
It is hard to tell for sure without an examination, but based on your photos, you look like a good candidate for a TT. Full tummy tuck should tighten your abdominal muscles and remove the excess skin. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon because 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

Thank you for the question and pictures. In my practice, I would only offer you the full tummy tuck operation; any "noninvasive" procedure or lesser operation would not end up with an outcome that you or I would be pleased with. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable, has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her, is capable of arranging enough recovery time, does not smoke and who has reached a long-term stable weight.
 
The vast majority of patients who have had children and/or weight gain/loss benefit from muscle plication during tummy tuck surgery. Muscle laxity is usually easy easily determined with physical examination prior to surgery. The separation is also easily visualized during surgery.  Again, omitting this part of the procedure will potentially leave patients with continued abdominal wall laxity and, in my opinion, a less than optimal result.
If/when the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience helping patients achieve the types of outcomes you would be pleased with.   Best wishes.

The best procedures for you will be based on your goals for your outcome.  Bodytite and Morpheus8 should address excess fat and improve loose skin, but will not address muscle wall laxity.  We offer all of the options you mentioned here at our Houston practice.  We welcome you to come in for a consultation.  Together we can help you select what is best to help you reach your treatment goals.