Not sure what treatment I could best benefit from. I have stomach fat along with stretch marks

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Stretch marks are often an indication of lax skin that may require removal. Liposuction alone may worsen this.

What you need is a lipoabdominoplasty which combines both liposuction with skin tightening in a single surgery. Please consider a virtual consultation with a high definition body contouring specialist to see what can be done for you.

Dear yvette hilty,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hello and thank you for your question Given your weight, height, and history of 2 pregnancies it might be better to consider an abdominoplasty with liposuction for maximum aesthetic results. This procedure would remove excess skin, fat and stretch marks, while repairing muscle that can be stretched due to multiple pregnancies. Your best bet is to see a plastic surgeon and have him examine you and then detail the pros and cons of liposuction vs a liposuction with tummytuck. Good luck!

It's normal to feel a bit overwhelmed given the array of treatments available today. Your desire to understand the best approach for your specific needs is a great first step.

When considering the best treatment to address stomach fat and stretch marks, it's important to evaluate the degree of excess fat, the amount of loose skin, and the extent of stretch marks. Traditional liposuction can be quite effective for removing localized fat deposits, but it may not address loose skin or stretch marks.

In the case of moderate to significant skin laxity or many stretch marks, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) might be a more suitable option. This procedure not only removes excess fat and skin but can also tighten the underlying muscles, providing a smoother and firmer abdominal profile. The stretch marks in the lower abdomen would be removed with the excess skin, and the remaining ones could appear less noticeable.

That being said, the best way to determine the most effective treatment for you would be a personal consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. They can evaluate your anatomy, discuss your goals, and provide a recommendation tailored to your specific needs.

Thank you for your question, and I wish you the best of luck in your body contouring journey.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

You could be a good candidate for Needling or Induction Collagen Therapy (CIT).

Of course, an « in person » exam is necessary.

I hope this helps,
best of luck !

Often patients believe they have fat when in realty, their main issue is extra skin and/or muscle weakness. The presence of stretch marks indicate skin damage and laxity. Some type of surgical skin removal would likely be necessary. An exam by a board certified plastic surgeon will help identify whether you need liposuction (for fat), skin removal, and/or muscle repair (tummy tuck). Often patients need various combination of all three for optimal outcome, esp if you have a history of multiple pregnancies.

An in person exam is needed to know for sure, but based on your description you will have the best outcome from a tummy tuck. Liposuction can be added for additional contouring. Stretch marks are not addressed with liposuction alone, but those below the belly button are removed with a tummy tuck. In addition, a tummy tuck will correct abdominal wall separation which is common with pregnancy. I encourage you to visit with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more.

Usually after pregnancies your abdominal wall tends to have an abdomini recti diastasis that is a separation of the muscles in the midline, this is because of a normal growth of the uterus because of that. Afterwards th best option to flatten it as much as possible a tummy tuck with muscle repair with internal corset is required, and in my practice I do a complete body contouring experience by doing a full body liposuction with the best technology available that is ultrasound and power assisted liposuction while doing an advanced abdominoplasty/tummy tuck.

After kids, you can have a fat issue, a muscle issue, and or a skin issue. Fat is treated with lipo, muscle and skin with tummy tuck. If your skin folds when you bend over or sit, a tummy tuck can fix this as well as remove all the stretch marks from at least below your belly button. See a BC Plastic Surgeon, even virtually, and get the advice you need.