Tummy tuck to remove fat and tighten the abdominal area? (Photo)

Hello and thank you for your question! Based on the picture you provided, a traditional tummy tuck, or lipoabdominoplasty, would be a good option to help remove the excess, loose skin and contour the abdomen. As always, an in-office consult with a plastic surgeon would be recommended to best evaluate what procedure and techniques would be most effective for your concerns and outcome goals. Hope this helps!

Hello I.rosario in New Hampshire. Thank you for your question regarding the removal of fat and tightening of the abdominal area.

Based on your goal of removing fat and tightening your abdomen, I recommend a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). A tummy tuck is the most effective procedure to address loose and excess skin, tighten the abdominal muscles, and create a flatter, more toned abdomen.

In addition to the tummy tuck, I would recommend pairing the procedure with liposuction of the flanks. Liposuction will help to remove excess fat from the sides of your waist, further enhancing your body contour and providing a more sculpted appearance.

During a tummy tuck, an incision is made low on the abdomen, excess skin and fat are removed, and the abdominal muscles are tightened. The combination of these procedures will give you the best overall results by addressing both the skin and fat in the abdominal area.

Please consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your specific needs and to develop a personalized surgical plan.

Good luck, and I hope you achieve the results you desire.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

Your photos show the typical stigmata of the post-baby belly - loose skin with stretch marks, distended abdomen, and slight excess fat under the skin. Based on your photos, you would likely benefit most from a full abdominoplasty and shaping lipo.

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A typical full abdominoplasty patient is at or near their ideal weight and is looking for help in removing excess skin and tightening of the abdominal wall after they are done bearing children. It can be a powerful procedure that can remove excess skin and stretch marks from below the belly button and tighten the belly muscles. The trade off is a scar in the bikini line that extends hip to hip and a scar around the belly button.

A detailed examination will help delineate the best surgical option. Consultation with a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery would be the next best step.