I think that most board certified plastic surgeons will close the incisions after liposuction. Closing the incision nicely with sutures will approximate the skin better and lead to a better scar. If the incision is left open, the scar may be wider and indented. The swelling that occurs after...
Ideal candidates for plastic surgery should be at least 18 years of age. Patients under the age of 18 should only be considered for plastic surgery after a full assessment of the risks and benefits. We require parental consent for patients under the age of 18.
Thank you for the commonly asked question.
Fat cells that are gone (for example removed with liposuction surgery) are gone forever. However, if a patient gains weight the fat cells that remain in the area treated with liposuction and in areas that were not treated will grow. Do...