What would be the best tummy tuck alternatives for me? (photos)

destinya816
 I completely understand your reluctance to undergo the more aggressive tummy tuck procedure, with subsequent scarring and longer recovery. Sometimes liposuction can be a reasonable alternative, but not in your case. You have significant skin laxity and stretch marks that will simply be unaffected by liposuction and any type of so called skin tightening pocedures, like J Plasma.  Most of the new and unproven skin tightening procedures now being touted have demonstrated less than stellar results!
 I recommend that you go ahead with a full tummy tuck with liposuction of your flanks, or do nothing at all. Simply stated, liposuction will be a waste of money and time! I am sorry to be so blunt, but I hate to see you unhappy and throw good money away. Best of luck 

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photographs and skin laxity, the best option for you is a tummy tuck with liposuction.   You have too much skin laxity for liposuction or J plasma.  A tummy tuck 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.

Best wishes and good luck.


Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon