Liposuction with Ehlers Danlos syndrome? I was wondering if lipo would cause my stomach to look even more “deflated”? (photo)

Liposuction is possible in patients with Ehlers Danlos as long as they don't have excess sagging skin already.  Liposuction can remove some fat, but based on your pictures, you don't have much excess fat except maybe around your umbilicus and a little on your upper arms. Liposuction will not tighten your skin and patients with Ehlers Danlos won't get much skin tightening with non-surgical skin tightening devices-remember, these devices all create an injury under the skin that your body then heals by making more collagen and elastin.  Even after surgery, Ehlers Danlos patients (there are 13 different subtypes) tend to develop recurrence of stretchy skin because they do not have normal structure to their skin and connective tissue. Even the milder forms of Ehlers Danlos have skin that will stretch more than normal.Bottom line, you can consider liposuction, but it may not give you the results you're looking for if tighter skin is really your goal.

There are 11 types of
Ehlers Danlos syndrome with varying degrees of skin involvement.  You appear to have the classic type with
hyper-elastic skin.  If you underwent
liposuction, it is likely your skin would not contract.  You do not have much fat and would not recommend
liposuction.   Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

what kind of EDS do you have? there are at least 7 different types of it. some affect the skin more than others. with that said, Liposuction is not contraindicated in patients with EDS. its just that it may not look so smooth if the kind of EDS u have is mostly limited to the skin and soft tissue. worst case, u might need the loose skin to be excised either at the time of Lipo or later. personally i would do it later. 

You should be able to have good results with liposuction. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting to get the most fat removal, skin tightening, contour and definition. This combination will give you the most toned result. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hi definition physique expert. Best, Dr. Emer

eg311.   I appreciate your concern, however I do not think liposuction would worsen your skin condition secondary to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. However, the combination of your young age and the excellent result you have already obtained with just diet and exercise, I do not think you need liposuction.  I recommend a continued diet and exercise regimen.  Best of luck.

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome EDS is a connective tissue disease that can cause problems in the skin. There may also be recovery problems after the operation

First, congrats with the weight loss and based on your pictures you look great.  Unfortunately Coolsculpting or liposuction will not improve your skin.  Fat reduction treatments are just that, fat reduction, not skin tightening.  Generally speaking, with liposuction, energy can be delivered to the tissues and skin at the same time (laser, radiofrequency, ultrasound) that can help promote tissue contraction and some skin tightening.  However, since you have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, there is a potentially higher risk of complications with any surgery and non-excisional skin tightening may not be effective.  Given the various types of EDS, you need to consult with physicians who are experienced with EDS so any surgery or treatment can be approached safely.
Overall, in my opinion, I would not recommend any treatment at this time for your skin.  Although, that is strictly based on the photos you provided.  A full consultation would be needed to make that determination.  Take care.  Dr. Jaime Bastidas