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

You have a textbook belly for a tummy tuck. This is mostly because of the skin sagging you have there. If you did liposuction alone, you would not see much of a difference but the sagging would look worse (and so would the overall belly). The tummy tuck skin excision would make the biggest difference for you, followed by the diastasis muscle repair, along with some liposuction to help thin you out. You do not have a ton of fat to make a big difference with lipo so I would very much recommend the tummy tuck with some liposuction. You can get a very nice result and difference. Best of luck on your journey!

Hello and thank you for your question. From the picture you have provided, you have a moderate amount of excess subcutaneous fat and skin throughout your lower to mid abdomen, with excess skin particularly notable above your umbilicus (belly button). Your issue is mainly central- there isn't really any notable flank adiposity (excess skin/fat), and only a minimal amount of upper abdomen adiposity- but evaluation is limited from just this one picture. Based on all this, you would benefit from a traditional abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to best help improve your abdominal/trunk contour.
Regarding the transverse lower abdominal scar, it should be well hidden within your bikini or underwear, and if you adhere to proper scar care and sun avoidance after surgery, it should eventually heal to be minimally noticeable.
With all that said, it is always difficult to provide tentative surgical recommendations, as there is only so much information to be gained from any photos and descriptions provided. I recommend for you to come see me or another plastic surgeon for a formal consultation to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate all your options (surgical and nonsurgical), and decide on the best procedure(s) for your specific case. I hope this helps!
Best wishes,
Dr. Donald Groves
Plastic Surgeon