Thank you for your question. Based on your photo- you would really benefit from a tummy tuck. Stretch marks are often an indication of very stretched skin that has lost its elasticity. Liposuction will not treat the skin laxity but will really only remove extra fat, and leaving loose skin behind. Best to speak to a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation. All the best,
Liposuction works best on patients who are of relatively averageweight, but who need help with a problem area, or with shedding the ten poundsthey regain between diets. If you have good skin quality, minimal sagging andstretch marks, you make an ideal candidate for liposuction.People who have especially slack skin in their midsection needmore than what liposuction alone can offer. Typical candidates for a full tummytuck are women with drooping abdomens after pregnancy, women and men who'velost a great deal of weight, menopausal women, or older people with loose skindue to age. In the tummy tuck, the skin from the rib cage down to the pelvicarea is tightened, and the navel is moved up and secured in a new position. For people who don’t want surgery CoolSculpt is now an option tohelp reduce fat in selective areas. The CoolSculpting fat-freezing procedure isthe only FDA-cleared, non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlledcooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet andexercise. After CoolSculpting, treated fat cells that die are naturallyeliminated from the body. This process is not as rapid as invasive procedures,such as liposuction. Typically, the most dramatic results are seen in 1-3months after treatment. I suggest making anappointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation to discussyour options.
