Will Vaser Lipo on abdomen make my skin sag?

I have had 4 kids and I am cosidering Vaser Liposuction will my skin sag? I am 23 years old, standing 5'6" tall, weighing in at 151 lbs. My skin is now a little loose after giving birth. l  am just concerned that after the surgery it will sag and I dont want it to look worse after than before.

Will Vaser Lipo on abdomen make my skin sag?
4 answers to “Will Vaser Lipo on abdomen make my...”

A: VASER can tighten skin by a small amount

Sirish Maddali, MD

It is truly very difficult to say what the right procedure is for you given the one picture. In general, women who have had several kids tend to have excess skin in the lower abdomen that has stretch marks and has poor quality. Many of these patients are excellent candidates for a full tummy tuck. Some... more

A: Vaser may contract skin slightly but don't expect it to perform miracles.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

The lighting on the picture makes it difficult to assess if your skin has adequate elasticity to contract after Vaser liposuction. Please understand that the Vaser will do nothing to correct any associated muscle separation (diastasis). The skin contraction abilities of the Vaser are somewhat limited. Do not... more

A: Vaser and tummy tucks

Steven Wallach, MD

There are many variables with any liposuction technique used.  If the skin quality is poor or if the area liposuctioned is very fatty and extensive Liposuction is performed, then you can have looser skin after the procedure.  Yes, Vaser can heat the skin and tighten it a bit, but it may not overcome... more

A: Vaser

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

It's a little hard to determine from the photograph though your skin does not look too bad. If you have enough elasticity in your skin and don't have a lot of deep stretch marks chances are you would do fine.  Your best option is to consult with an American Board of Plastic Surgery certified plastic... more

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