30, male - How to address the loose skin on my abdomen? (Photos)

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Hi, I’m 30yo male who had gone through Liposuction and J-plasma early this year. I was hoping that it would address the skin laxity on my lower abdomen, but the top skin seems to remain less tightened. Is there any surgical or non-surgical way to address loose skin on my lower abdomen? I’d like to avoid a tummy tuck, given that the skin laxity area is small, but I’d like to hear whether you think otherwise.

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

For mild to moderate skin laxity after liposuction and J-Plasma, there are both surgical and non-surgical options to consider. Since you’re hoping to avoid a full tummy tuck and the laxity is limited, non-surgical treatments like radiofrequency microneedling (e.g., Morpheus8), ultrasound-based skin tightening (e.g., Ultherapy), or laser skin tightening may offer further improvement over time, though results are typically gradual and less dramatic than surgery. However, if the skin remains significantly loose and non-surgical treatments don’t provide enough correction, a mini tummy tuck could be a good compromise—it targets a smaller area with a shorter scar and less downtime than a full abdominoplasty.

30, male - How to address the loose skin on my abdomen? (Photos)

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