What can I do about excess skin on the abdomen after children?

Dr. Irwin
December 9, 2010
Hello, I am curious as to the best recommended treatment for excess skin on the abdomen after childbirth. I was 115 then became pregnant and gained 45 lbs. My youngest is now 8 and I would really like to be comfortable in my own skin again but cringe at the thought of tummy tucks. Thank you.

In my opinion, plastic surgery is still the best option for this problem.  If you have just a tiny bit of excess, you could consider body Thermage but I really don’t see much result from the body tips (as opposed to the face tips).    Dr. I

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