Is a Tummy Tuck the only way? just want to flatten belly and lose the love handles

A healthy diet and exercise are always the key to success when trying to lose weight after children.  You are young and you probably still have a fairly good amount of elasticity in your skin.  If the skin is stretched though; for instance, a lot of stretch marks and saggy skin, a tummy tuck may be the best answer for you.  Maybe finding a plastic surgeon in your area and having a consultation would at least allow you to see what the possibilities are for you.  You may just be a candidate for liposuction.  This option will also allow you to have more children some day if you so desire.  Good Luck!

It’s a good idea to start a diet and exercise regimen that strengthens your core and helps you firm up your mid-section a bit. At your young age, your body would respond better to this lifestyle choice. While it may not be sufficient to totally flatten your stomach and get rid of your love handles, it may make a positive enough impact that you won’t want to pursue surgery. If after months of exercising and dieting don’t help, you may want to consider a tummy tuck or liposuction then.

With proper athletic training, you will probably be able to make improvements in your overall body shape, including your tunny and love handles. If your skin in wrinkled or stretched out, a tummy tuck may be the only option to get that pre-pregnancy tummy back.

A tummy tuck does 3 things that you can't accomplish with diet and exercise: First, it removes any localized fat in the abdominal area; you can't "spot reduce" with exercise. Second, if the muscles have been pushed apart from the pregnancy (what is called a diastasis), they cannot be pulled back into place with exercise. Third, if the skin is loose, particularly if you have stretch marks, it will usually not snap back. I would encourage you to get in good shape though so that you know that you have done what you can for yourself before deciding on the tummy tuck./

See the video below for the various tummy tuck options available. In the meantime, consider flattening the stomach using a Yoga or Pilates regimen of core strengthening exercises.