8 Months post abdominal liposuction. Want to know what can be done to fix appearance of abdominal/navel area. (photo)

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I am a 31 year old female who had two pregnancies. Had abdominal liposuction performed 8 months ago. Never have been overweight (underweight majority of my life) but never had a flat stomach either. Post op I did a few sessions of RF treatments. My navel area looks unpleasent and surrounding abdomen is not smooth (very bumpy). What are my options to fix this?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest posting before and after photos.  It looks like you were more of a candidate for liposuction with skin removal and because you had such loose and lax skin before surgery it would be expected that you would have wrinkles/laxity after.  Please consult an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and series of photographs.  I think you would most benefit from a full tummy tuck.   The tummy tuck will tighten your stomach muscles, helping to achieve a flatter appearance, while removing excess skin and adipose tissue while improving the area of skin around your navel.  Hope that this helps.

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

To my knowledge, there is no treatment that will improve the appearance of your umbilical area.  Of course you could have a tummy tuck and the umbilicus can be improved but you trade that for the long tummy tuck scar.  Discuss in detail with a board-certified plastic surgeon.  Best wishes.

Mark A. Schusterman, MD, FACS · Answer

Unfortunately, the wrinkling of the skin is due to the lack of elasticity of your skin from your prior pregnancies.  The only option at this point is a tummy tuck.  Best of luck.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Look like you have loose skin both below and above belly button. Full TT will give optimal results. Please consult with a board certified PS for evaluation

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