How can I make my stomach flat? (Photo)

Hello Creative353812 in Poole, and thank you for your question regarding how to make your stomach flatter.

Thank you for providing your history and pictures. When it comes to the anatomy of the abdomen, the primary issues that can affect its appearance are excess skin, excess fat, and muscle weakness. In your case, you don't seem to have much excess skin or fat, which suggests that your main issue is muscle weakness.

The most effective way to address muscle weakness is through a tummy tuck with muscle repair. During this procedure, an incision would be made in the pubic region, and the tissue would be dissected up to the xiphoid (the lower part of the sternum). The muscle would then be repaired from the sternum to the pubic region, with special attention given to the area below the belly button. Afterward, the skin would be pulled tightly, which should help create a flatter abdomen.

For patients like you, who don't have much excess skin or fat but do have muscle weakness, a tummy tuck focusing on muscle repair often yields excellent results. I believe this approach would likely help you achieve the flatter stomach you desire.

Good luck, and I hope this information helps answer your question.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

An in person assessment is required, but you may benefit from a mini tummy tuck with tightening of the abdominal wall.

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photos in different positions (flattened stomach when you lie down or flex your muscles) and your height and weight it does appear that you would benefit from muscle repair performed with an abdominoplasty to flatten your abdomen. Best of luck to you.