Will my skin hang over my belly button after lipo? (Photo)

Hello and thank you for your
question. Based on your photograph and skin laxity, you are a better candidate for a tummy tuck
with liposuction.  This can be done
through a low and short incision, all completely below the bikini line.  The belly button can be designed to look
natural and have no scars on the exterior.  
Your muscles can also be plicated resulting in a flat abdomen.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.  The most important
aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek
consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate
you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Since the skin above your belly button tends to hang over your belly button now, I would expect that it would probably continue to do so after liposuction alone.  Liposuction will remove fat but it doesn't tighten the skin.  If you add laser-assisted lipo to the mix, you might get some additional skin tightening but I still think you will have some overhang afterwards.  Based on your picture, you might be a better candidate for a full tummy tuck.  Before you commit to surgery, you might want to get a second opinion from a board-certified plastic surgeon.