Uneven Fat Distribution and Saggy Belly Button - Options?

I recommend you wait until you have stabilized in your weight loss before you opt for any abdominal contouring procedures.  Although it is impossible to give recommendations without a formal physical assessment/exam of your belly, I would like recommend a full tummy tuck.

A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure. A tummy tuck can be an effective tool for shaping and sculpting the body for better body appearance and improved self esteem.

Sometimes no amount of diet and exercise can create a flat tummy. Tummy tuck plastic surgery actually tightens abdominal muscles and removes excess fat and skin from the stomach area to create a tighter, slimmer, smoother belly. A tummy tuck can be combined with other procedures such as liposuction of your waists or flanks (i.e. love handles) to fine tune your result

Patients choose abdominoplasty cosmetic surgery for a number of reasons, including:

Excess abdominal skin following weight loss; Weight gain (beer belly or spare tire) from a sedentary lifestyle; Abdominal fat that is resistant to diet and exercise; Stretched stomach muscles from pregnancy; Desire for a thinner profile; Desire to look younger and fitter; Desire to fit into clothes better

I recommend you visit with an ASPS member plastic surgeon to further explore your options and to find out if you are a candidate for this procedure.

As you lose weight, you will experience a variable effect on your breast and abdomen. It is essential for you to plateau your weight prior to considering any surgical intervention to achieve the ideal result. Remember any body contour change involving surgery depends on your ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle, so best to do that first! You will be happier in the long run.