Even if my Skin Contracts After Lipo, Will It Feel Different to the Touch?

     The texture of the skin after liposuction initially has a different texture due to the sweling, but the texture usually does not change.  If you have tight skin, you are likely not to have contour irregularities if you follow postoperative protocols.  The greater the amount of loose skin and the less fat you have, the more likely you are to see skin changes assuming everything else is equal.

Liposuction is a great tool for removing unwanted fat deposits.  While some skin tightening can occur in response to the inflammation associated with liposuction, it is not a substitute for a skin tightening procedure such as a tummy tuck.  That being said, the contracted skin after liposuction will usually feel normal.  Occasionally you can have an ara of fat that can become inflamed following the procedure, giving the overlying skin a firm or hard feeling but this will usually resolve with time.

I would suggest you seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to evaluate your skin quality and the fat distribution that is causing your concern. This will enable a thorough discussion of the recommended treatment and realistic outcome expectations in your specific case.