Too thin for a tummy tuck? What can I do? (Photos)

Thank you for your question. You do seem to have some laxity of the abdominal wall and some extra skin. If you did a tummy tuck then you would potentially have a high vertical incision. You could try to do some laser assisted liposuction. That will help contour the abdominal area and help with some skin tightening. I would suggest seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in person to evaluate you and discuss your options.

Hi, thanks for your question. Getting a tummy tuck has less to do with weight than whether you need skin tightening, muscle repair, and/or the removal of excess skin or fat. We often prefer that patients are at their goal weight, or close to it, before they proceed with any type of surgery. In your case, you may be a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck as opposed to a full, especially if you don't need the muscles of your abdominal wall repaired. Another way to go, is to try a non-surgical option first such as CoolSculpting and see if this might achieve the results that you are looking for. CoolSculpting is a good option when you're looking to remove minimal amounts of fat. There are also non-surgical skin-tightening options as well. Non-surgical options are minimally invasive and require little to now downtime, and also won't leave any scars. If you're not satisfied with the opinions of the surgeons you've seen so far, there's no harm in seeking another opinion, that said if you're receiving the same assessment from a large number of surgeons, perhaps the non-surgical route is a better one for you.

Hi aly1129

Coolsculpting has an advantage over liposuction in that the treatment is virtually painless and has no down-time. Yes, you can return to your life the same day. For more information about this procedure, please visit our website.