How do I tighten skin around my lower back? (Photo)

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I had liposuction about five years ago, and I have loose skin with wrinkling around my lower back. I'm not able to wear low-cut dress, and I'm afraid that performing additional liposuction may exacerbate the problem. I'm not sure if what I'm feeling in excess skin, fat or fluid from my previous surgery. I'm also afraid of the scars that may result from cutting the excess skin. Are there any alternatives? I'd love to wear my low cut dresses...

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

My suggestion is an in office consulation with a body sculpting expert.  You likely would benefit from radiofrequency treatments such as Velashape or Venus Legacy or the like.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Frederick G. Weniger, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

I actually think that you have a great contour after lipo.  More lipo will not help that slight laxity.  There are many nonsurgical technologies for skin tightening, but I have not been impressed with any meaningful studies to prove effectiveness.

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