What Will Stretch Marks Look Like After Laser Lipo?

Reduction in girth from lipsuction alone may make the stretch marks less visible as the skin contracts on itself. The laser energy might stimulate collagen production in the dermis which might help the appearance of the stretch marks but, if this occurs, and it's a low chance, it might only be realized six months or more after the liposuction.

Thank you for your question.  Liposuction should have no effect on the appearance of your stretch marks.  Stretch marks are caused by tears in the dermis of the skin that can arise from fluctuations in weight, rapid growth, and/or pregnancy.  These tears in the dermis are essentially scars in the skin and are unaffected by the removal of subcutaneous fat during a liposuction procedure.  From the photo that you included, it appears as though you have some excess fat and excess skin and laxity of the abdominal wall.  Should you elect to have a liposuction procedure, you should ultimately notice a loss of some inches around the abdomen but it will not correct or take care of the extra hanging skin.  The only way to remove the abdominal pannus or excess skin fold would be to surgically remove it with a tummy tuck.  A tummy tuck would also afford your surgeon the ability to correct the laxity of your abdominal wall at the same time.I hope you find this helpful and I wish you the best.  

I would strongly recommend you reconsider getting liposuction, as it most likely won't achieve the results you want. Liposuction can definitely get rid of the fat in your midsection, however it will make your loose skin more apparent, which would hide your results. You already have loose skin, and unfortunately not even methods of liposuction that can achieve some tightening of the overlying skin (such as ultrasonic assisted) will be sufficient. It will not improve your stretch marks, either.  A tummy tuck would probably be the most effective solution for you. However, please see an experienced board certified plastic surgeon for a physical examination to determine the most suitable treatment.

If you are not willing to have a tummy tuck DO NOT waste your money on liposuction. You will likely have irrgularities loose skin that will create folds that can get irritated ir inflammed or infected.

Dear Slimsoon

You may have been over promised on the liposuction.  The stretch marks will not go away with the liposuction, laser or otherwise.  The photo demonstrates profound skin laxity contributing the folding over of the skin at the bottom of the tummy known medically by the term panniculus.  Liposuction will reduce the overall shape and fullness of the stomach and can be associated with a degree of skin contraction.  There is no evidence that this type of skin contraction is more dramatic with a laser lipo over a conventional liposuction.  Also when surgeons discuss this, it is possible to be mislead by the degree of improvement.  In your case, you will have some improvement but it is unrealistic to expect the panniculus to resolve.  However, a prior liposuction does not prevent you from getting a tummy tuck at a later date if you decide you want further improvement.

There is absolutely no question from looking at you photo that you will get a MUCH better result from a tummy tuck. Lipo of any kind, with or without laser, will only remove fat and not help the loose skin and stretch marks very much if at all. I rarely state things so strongly on Real Self but I have to advise against lipo for you if what I see in the picture is accurate.

I'd be interested to learn what you were told regarding stretch mark improvement from laser lipo. Quite simply, the appearance of your stretch marks will not be improved with laser lipo, or any kind of liposuction technology available. Additionally, your skin laxity will worsen with liposuction. You need a tummy tuck for optimal improvement. Anything less than a TT is a compromise. Good luck.

First of all, you are NOT a candidate for a laser lipo suction.  If you have it, you will be very unhappy with the results.  You need to have an abdominoplasty to remove your extra skin, tighten your abdominal wall and improve the contour of your waistline.  There are no good treatments for stretch marks except surgical excision.  Abdominoplasty will accomplish this very nicely.  You are trading unsightly stretch marks for one incision that will be hidden by your underwear.  Good luck with your surgery.

Laser liposuction doesn’t necessarily eliminate stretch marks. While it can tighten skin to some extent, existing stretch marks may persist, possibly appearing less noticeable due to skin tightening. Results vary, and consulting with a medical professional is advisable for guidance.

"Forget about it!" Laser lipo is not for you. You are a very poor candidate. Just read all the posting here on your question. I would like to thank you for posting your photo.