Skin Tightening after Liposuction on lower abs and back for loose skin - what are my options? (photos)

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I had lip 3 month ago on my lower abdominal and lower back. I am not happy because I was told that my c-section pooch can be fixed but all it did was leaving me with loose skin. I had my checkup and was told I don’t need to come back and accept my results. I am very disappointed after paying over $5200. I want to prevent a tummy tuck because my scars end up indented. Is there a way to get skin tightening or anything else besides a tummy tuck?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photos and stated goals, I'm not sure you are going to be able to fully address your concerns without a tummy tuck.  You may be able to have a mini tuck in order to minimize the scarring.  You can consider BodyTite for skin tightening, but it likely won't give the same result as a tummy tuck would.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear melbrown1974,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering treatment, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note lax lower abdominal skin associated with a small hanging pannus. You have a lower abdominal vertical scar at anterior midline. Abdominal muscle tone appears satisfactory. Liposuction is designed to remove fatty tissue. It will not significantly shrink the skin to the degree necessary to eliminate the skin folds. You may wish to consider a mini-tummy tuck to remove the lower abdominal lax skin and improve contour. The scars are placed within the bikini line for camouflage.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...

Skin Tightening after Liposuction on lower abs and back for loose skin - what are my options? (photos)

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