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What Happens to Stretched Skin Once Fat is Liposuctioned?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
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Tags: body, skin, stretched

does the stretch skin go back to normal after liposuction or smartlipo

2 answers to What Happens to Stretched Skin Once Fat is Liposuctioned?

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There has been no scientific study done that I have seen...

There has been no scientific study done that I have seen that proves the claim that Smartlipo tightens skin more than mother nature after fat is removed. Skin that is thick and elastic will shrink well regardless of the lipo technique. Skin that is loose, poorly elastic, in excess, and has multiple stretch marks will not shrink very well no matter what you do. As a test at home, if you take your hand and wiggle the area where you want liposuction and let go and the tissues continue to... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Smart Lipo - Skin Tightening

Laser Lipo (whether SmartLipo or Cool Lipo) may have skin tightening benefits for some patients. The degree of skin tightening is highly variable, and is dependent on a number of factors ranging from skin quality to physician technique. For some patients who do have some skin tightening, the amount of success may be very limited.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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