Liposuction with Skin Excision?

asked 3 years ago by rachy in canada
Latest answer by David B. Reath, MD
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Tags: abdomen, wrinkles, sagging

I'm getting Liposuction on my abdominal area. After I had two children, I have a bit of wrinkles on my skin. I don't have loose skin hanging when I'm standing but when I bending over it sort of hangs. Do I need skin excision or should I only get Lipo first then see if I need the skin excision procedure after?

2 answers to Liposuction with Skin Excision?

A tummy tuck is the way to go

Most women have significant changes in their abdominal wall as the result of child bearing. Like you, many of these women are seeking ways to correct these changes. Usually we see loose or excess skin, muscle separation, and some increase in the layer of fat beneath the skin. Liposuction will only address the fat content of the abdominal wall. And, unfortunately, it will make loose skin even looser. So this is probably not going to give you the results you want. Truthfully, there is no... more

David B. Reath, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon

plasticsurgeryknoxville.com

Liposuction and Skin Excision

Following pregnancy, weight fluctuations or the inevitable aging process, the abdominal skin can go through a cycle of stretching, relaxing, stretching, relaxing, etc... Determining the amount of skin elasticity (think of a rubber band pulled and bouncing back. Sometimes, if the rubber band has been used many times it loses its ability to bounce back) is crucial in choosing the appropriate procedure. Your surgeon will assess your abdominal area and determine whether you simply need... more

Louis DeLuca, MD
Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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