Mummy Tummy Lipo and Thermage Vs Tummy Tuck?

Mommy makover: #mummytummyMummy Tummy is a term given to modified tummy tucks which can
use liposuction and skin tightening with radiofrequency such Vanquish, Vela3,
thermage, thermiRF and others. The
actual fat contouring can be done non-surgically as well with UltraShape or
Cool-Sculpting#Stretch marks, #striae, which occur during pregnancy, can be improved in a variety of
ways through various techniques. A tummy tuck may surgically remove many of the
skin changes. Topical treatments which have shown some benefits include laser
therapy and some medications such as Retin-A. Some specialized Lasers such as
the Diolite laser which we have at Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery may
diminish redness for some patients and possibly improve the texture of the skin
and the diameter, width, of the stretch marks.

It’s not unusual for patients with redundant abdominal
tissue to look for alternatives that are less invasive than
abdominoplasty.This group of patients
wants to avoid the expense, scarring, risks and longer recoveries associated
with abdominoplasty.Unfortunately,
your pictures suggest the presence of significant amounts of redundant
skin.Under these circumstances,
liposuction combined with Thermage would minimally impact the area.For this reason, abdominoplasty is probably
necessary to adequately address your problem.It’s
therefore, important to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with
experience in this area.This surgeon
should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic
deformity and achieves your aesthetic goals.

Your photos are classic.  You would make an excellent patient for a combined tummy tuck and abdominoplasty.  You appear to have an "apple" shape and this would give you more of an hourglass shape.  We almost always use liposuction to treat the upper tummy and love handles at the same time.  It's not hype.  It works.  But don't take my word for it.  Check the photos.  I've attached a link to my website.

 

If someone offers Thermage for your tummy, you need to keep looking.

Some can benefit from this, but the results seem to be too inconsistent.  I recommend you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and consider a mini TT or full TT, and be rid of the skin you do not want.

The amount of skin tightening you get from Thermage isn't even in the same league as what you get from a properly performed tummy tuck.  They really aren't comparable.  Also, not everybody responds to Thermage predictably.

Although I would have to examine you to tell you which one is best, I would suggest that your options are:

1)  abdominal liposuction + mini-abdominoplasty (for skin resection)

2)  standard abdominoplasty

I don't think that liposuction + Thermage will give you a satisfactory result.

 

All the best,