Skin tightening and liposuction

Jennifer S. Landy M.D. answers: Will skin be tightened after liposuction?

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


Jennifer S. Landy M.D.
19 days ago

Typically, after traditional liposuction, fat is removed but there is not a skin tightening effect other then contraction from scar tissue formation. However, with some of the newer liposuction techniques that utilize a laser or ultrasound device there is a skin tightening effect that occurs.  The laser is able to stimulate your own collagen and produce a skin tightening effect. You should discuss with your doctor options for liposuction and some of your decision making process will depend on your age, your skin tone or laxity and amount of fat to be removed. An individual consultation is always paramount to getting an optimal result.

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