I'm having liposuction of my abdomen and flanks with BBL in August. I'm in my 50s, never had a child, but nonetheless, I have a little bit of an overhang in my belly. What happens to the loose skin? Should I have a tummy tuck, instead? I'm open to having incisions done.
June 5, 2017
Answer: What happens to loose skin after lipo? Thank you for your question. If you do not have stretch marks, your skin can contract to some extent after liposuction. However, if you have a "fold" of skin it is much less likely that this will disappear after liposuction. The skin pinch or thickness of the area can be reduced, but the fold would likely still be there after liposuction. Depending on how much excess skin, and if the excess is below the belly button you might be able to have a "mini" tummy tuck with liposuction. A consultation would of course be best to get the answers you need! Best wishes, Dr. Della Bennett
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June 5, 2017
Answer: What happens to loose skin after lipo? Thank you for your question. If you do not have stretch marks, your skin can contract to some extent after liposuction. However, if you have a "fold" of skin it is much less likely that this will disappear after liposuction. The skin pinch or thickness of the area can be reduced, but the fold would likely still be there after liposuction. Depending on how much excess skin, and if the excess is below the belly button you might be able to have a "mini" tummy tuck with liposuction. A consultation would of course be best to get the answers you need! Best wishes, Dr. Della Bennett
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June 1, 2017
Answer: Lipo vs Tummy tuck? Thank you for your inquiry. If you have loose skin even though you have not had any pregnancies with liposuction only the skin will become even looser. To obtain best results and flat belly tummy tuck and liposuction combined is recommended. I suggest seeking a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss details and an evaluation. Best of luck!
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June 1, 2017
Answer: Lipo vs Tummy tuck? Thank you for your inquiry. If you have loose skin even though you have not had any pregnancies with liposuction only the skin will become even looser. To obtain best results and flat belly tummy tuck and liposuction combined is recommended. I suggest seeking a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss details and an evaluation. Best of luck!
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June 1, 2017
Answer: Lipo and Tummy Tuck Photos, or better yet, an exam in person is the best way to give advice regarding this situation. In an ideal setting, you undergo the full liposuction and BBL first. Then wait 3-6 months and return for the tummy tuck. This approach allows for more thorough sculpting, especially in the upper abdomen. The preferred post op position when undergoing a BBL is to lay on your stomach and to generally stay off your buttock for 2-4 weeks. It's the opposite for a tummy tuck.
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June 1, 2017
Answer: Lipo and Tummy Tuck Photos, or better yet, an exam in person is the best way to give advice regarding this situation. In an ideal setting, you undergo the full liposuction and BBL first. Then wait 3-6 months and return for the tummy tuck. This approach allows for more thorough sculpting, especially in the upper abdomen. The preferred post op position when undergoing a BBL is to lay on your stomach and to generally stay off your buttock for 2-4 weeks. It's the opposite for a tummy tuck.
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