I have lost over 80 pounds but I still have this apron belly that I desperately want to get rid of, as well as get some fat transferred in my hips (more of an hourglass shape). I have had a huge apron belly before so my skin did fairly well for what it is honestly, but the lose skin is noticeable. I don’t want a tummy tuck as I’m 27 and want to have kids in the next 5 years. My question is, would I be suitable for lipo without a tuck? I don’t expect an airbrushed perfect tummy at all, but would liposuction on its own provide significant visual benefits or is my skin too lose for that? So far I feel like my skin has done good and I don’t mind it too much, but I’m wondering if the last bits of fats were removed, would the skin sag suddenly and exponentially get worse? Thanks a lot!
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Dear dcanto88,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper...
When we gain and lose weight the fat cells in our body either grow or shrink. We do not create new fat cells and unless fat cells are removed (such as with liposuction) we do not lose them. Liposuction will not cause your fat cells to move around, however you may perceive that certain areas of...
Hello dear. A more definitive solution could be VASER lipo, a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses ultrasound to liquefy fat without damaging surrounding tissue, providing more precise contouring and tightening of the skin thanks to its thermal effect. It's ideal for correcting...
