Tummy tuck or BodyTite? (Photo)

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I've lost 100 lbs 5 yrs ago and have been working on lifting and trying to lose fat and retain muscle. I notice when standing my stomach does t look that bad but I have excess skin when sitting and bending over. Not sure if skin and fat. Would a tummy tuck or bodytite be best for me?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your impressive weight loss!  Everyone will have some excess skin when they bend over.  From your photos it doesn't appear you have much excess when standing so BodyTite may be all you need for a nice result.  I encourage you to begin by visiting a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation and discussion of your goals.  I've included a video on BodyTite that I hope you find helpful.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your query. Based on your pictures, I would recommend Bodytite or a similar treatment first and see how much tightening you can get without surgery. You can always get surgery if the results are inadequate. I would, however, recommend that you find an experienced board certified plastic surgery who offers both techniques. He/she can examine you and help you with all your concerns. All the best!

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

There will always be some skin laxity that appears when bending over. This is because if there weren’t, you wouldn’t be able to stand straight up. You would have to consider whether the surgical experience, along with the risks associated with it, would be worth reducing this skin laxity. Please not that eliminating it entirely would not be possible.

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

You have good skin quality, no overhang, and minimal rectus diastasis.  I think you'd be a good candidate for liposuction with a skin tightening modality like BodyTite.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A tummy tuck is more effective in removing excess skin than bodytite.  You need to be examined to determine what is best for you.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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