After I had liposuction on my abdomen and back, I become very hairy. I've never been a hairy person and all of a sudden I have a stomach full of dark hair. It's absolutely everywhere on my stomach. Is this normal? If I shave it, will it come back or was it just a one-time thing?
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February 24, 2015
Answer: Hair Growth and Liposuction
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Liposuction to this area is very safe if done by a well trained cosmetic dermatologist. I suggest a facial contouring consult with an expert who specializes in liposuction. Best, Dr. Emer.
It's important to know that liposuction is a contouring procedure, and is not meant for weight loss. The amount of fat that is removed does not way that much. Liposuction is used to decrease the fullness of areas of the body that are out of proportion to the surrounding tissues.If your goal is...