Best stomach reducing option? (photos)

Congratulations on your childbirth and your weight loss. As a female Plastic surgeon and a mother of two, I can assure you that you will need to decide on your goals for a new "normal". Getting diagnosed with fibromyalgia adds another variable to your new "normal". I have practiced a holistic approach to post pregnancy non surgical and surgical procedures combined with nutrition, exercise and supplement plans taking into account fibromyalgia. In general, it is best to work together with your doctors managing your symptoms of fibromyalgia so that whatever options you choose to reduce your stomach, will be coordinated with your symptoms and triggers. Based on your photos, it looks like you have a flap of hanging skin. That typically means that a tummy tuck is your best option.Coolsculpting typically does NOT tighten skin. In my 28 years of experience with patients with fibromyalgia, I have found that patients recover best from the least about of surgery. I would suggest you work on your core muscle toning so that you can avoid the need for rectus diastasis work and also work with diet changes to reduce your body fat percentage to minimize the areas that will need liposuction. I wish you luck!

Hello,Thank you for your question and pictures, and congratulations on your weight loss so far. Based on what can be seen it appears that you would benefit from a CoolSculpting treatment. You may have to combine it with other treatments such as ThermiSmooth or ThermiTight, but that can be determined after you see your CoolSculpting results. Please consult with a local provider in person to determine the best course of action. Good luck!

Congratulations on the baby and your recent weight loss! Based on your photos I would not recommend coolsculpting or liposuction alone but rather a full abdominoplasty. This would allow for internal tightening where the baby stretched things out as well as removing the excess skin and fat. Consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is recommended. Best wishes!

CoolSculpting can be successful in reducing areas of unwanted fat but it will not tighten the skin.  Your best option is most likely surgical since a tummy tuck can address the unwanted fat and skin.  

Thank you for your question. Coolsculpting is a great treatment to remove stubborn areas of fat that are difficult to eliminate with diet and exercise alone. However, it will not improve skin laxity. I recommend getting an evaluation to determine how many sessions would be needed to get your desired results. Make sure to see a Coolsculpting-certified practitioner to get the best outcomes. All the best, Dr. Aggarwal