Liposuction expectation - will I appear slimmer in general? (Photo)

Thank you for your question. Liposuction will help slim down the area's that are being worked and help with a little bit of skin retraction. You may still be left with loose skin on the abdomen area. The only way to get that completely away would be a tummy tuck. The thighs will be shrunk down as well. I would suggest speaking with your Surgeon to help answer all your questions and give you their honest thoughts. Best of luck to you.

Hi natalieelizabeth,
Liposuction is a procedure performed through small skin incisions, whose goal is the direct removal of fat. The procedure does not remove skin, and as such it is most appropriate for women with good quality and elastic skin that will recoil when the underlying fat is removed.
Yes, liposuction can make you look slimmer by removing the underlying fat. But you should discuss with your surgeon the expected result of your skin, as liposuction in the setting of poor skin quality can produce a "deflated" look.
Hope this helps.
Best,Christopher Pannucci MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington