What happens to skin after liposuction

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD answers: Will skin be tightened after liposuction?

Does Liposuction cause abdominal skin to tighten or shrink again, so it does not look sagging?


Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
21 days ago

Hi Morenita - httYour skin may retract after liposuction and conform to the tissue below it.  However, this depends on how much fat is removed and on the elasticity of your skin.  If a lot of fat is removed and your skin has been stretched out for a while then it is not likely that your skin will retract.  If a moderate amount of fat is removed and you still have good elasticity then you may get some tightening of the skin.  It's hard to predict this, so I usually recommend liposuction first, wait and see how much tightening occurs, and then resect any excess skin that doesn't tighten.  Good luck!

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