Do I have abdominal wall laxity? Can muscle tightening help me get a flatter tummy? I don't have muscle separation (Photo)

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N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

Hi, Thank you for your post. It is hard to tell if you have muscle laxity from your picture. It might be easier to tell if you have a front view. It appears that you may benefit from liposuction along with a tummy tuck which will help to contour your body. A board certified plastic surgeon would be able to go over all of the best options in order for you to see the best results.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You do not appear to have abdominal wall laxity, but photos from a frontal perspective would help.    A large volume liposuction of the abdomen, waist, and flanks may reduce the fat to the level you are seeking with great contouring, but the skin may not respond the way you may think.   You may also want to consider a breast augmentation.Waiting until you have finished having children to have the TT with tightening of the abdominal wall will likely produce your best result. Recommend that you seek advice from an in-office consultation from a board certified plastic surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

David Finkle, MD · Answer

There are many options available to contour the abdomen, some are surgical and some are not.  The final decision should be made after a detailed consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who performs body contouring procedures frequently.  Here are some of the options: CoolSculptingSculpSureLiposuctionMini tummy tuckFull tummy tuckI am unable to offer an opinion based on the limited photograph submitted.

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