No true non-surgical alternatives to tummy tuck
A tummy tuck abdominoplasty will remove excess skin that has been stretched from pregnancy or weigh gain/loss, tighten muscle separation if necessary, and remove localized excess fat if necessary.
Although there are options such as radiofrequency that can tighten a little bit, none of the nonsurgical procedures are a true alternative.
See a plastic surgeon who does tummy tucks and also offers nonsurgical procedures so you can get an opinion based on experience. (Richard Baxter, MD, Seattle Plastic Surgeon)
Tummy Tuck: What is non surgical option?
If you go to the various spas you can find, they will certainly tell you yes. I hope you don’t spend any large amounts of money as I have never seen that satisfy the patients.
Save your money until you are ready for surgery, that is the only treatment that can significantly tighten the loose skin. (Ronald V. DeMars, MD, Portland Plastic Surgeon)
Without examining you or at least seeing your photos – it is impossible to tell what you would be a candidate for.
Generally speaking, the only way to get rid of excess skin in the abdomen region is by undergoing abdominoplasty. Seek an experienced Board Certified PS. (Thomas Trevisani, Sr., MD, Orlando Plastic Surgeon)
Treatment options for loose skin on the abdomen will vary based on how much loose skin you have. While a tummy tuck is still the gold standard, at my practice we use the BodyTite System to shrink and tighten the abdominal skin in patients with mild-to-moderate skin excess. It helps certain patients avoid a tummy tuck altogether but I have no way of knowing if you would be a candidate without examining you or at least seeing some pictures. Best to see what board certified surgeons in your area are offering and set up a few consultations. (Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)
No non-surgical option to tummy tuck.
There is no way to tighten skin. Excess of the abdomen can only be removed surgically during an abdominplasty. (Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)
Non Surgical Option
There have not been any definitive nonsurgical options available to help with loose skin. Surgical removal of the skin is the only method shown to resolve this problem. (Michael L. Workman, MD, Portland Plastic Surgeon)