Second Opinion - Is my skin too loose to remove fat all the way down to the abs? (Photo)

August 14, 2022
Asked By:Jlaw_303 in Los Angeles, California

A Plastic Surgeon I saw said that since my bellybutton is frowning, I must have loose skin and that he would remove down to 15mm of fat but if he were to go all the way down to the muscle wall to show my abs, there is a good chance my skin would sag. Yet another Surgeon told me with skin tightening procedures like J Plasma, there would be no issue since I'm only 27 & young. I had been 220 lb back and high school and I am now 160 with the picture attached. 30KG lost. Which doc is right?

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Answers (6)

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Answer: Always a risk for loose skin

Jerimiah Mason, MDBoard Certified General Surgeon
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Answer: Always a risk for loose skin

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August 17, 2022

Answer: Loose skin

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Loose skin

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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