Does skin hang lose after liposuction? Worried about getting abdomen/flanks lipo-ed then having lose skin hanging.

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Im 5 foot 7, 140 lbs so I dont have a whole lot of belly fat but i would want my stomach to be flat and fit after lipo!

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  It depends on the amount of skin laxity you have.  If you have good skin elasticity, then liposuction can be very effective.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

If you have a lot of loose skin already, liposuction will only make it looser. Your stomach may not be as flat as you’d like as a result, because the loose skin will hide it. A tummy tuck would be a better option if you want to tighten up loose skin. However, if you have firm skin with good elasticity, then it might be able to retract enough after liposuction. So, it’s important that you’re examined by a reputable board certified plastic surgeon. They’ll be able to let you know if you liposuction or a tummy tuck will achieve your goals.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello lexic12 Excess skin would usually shrink back over the area of the body, liposuction is used to reduce volume not tighten skin.  We now have a number of non surgical devices such as ThermiSmooth radiofrequency and VelaShape3 to help tighten skin after liposuction for patients who will benefit from this additional care. #looseskin #abdomen

Jeffrey Rockmore, MD · Answer

Liposuction is a great option for removing belly fat. Excess/loose skin after lipo can happen if you already have loose skin to begin with. If this is a concern of yours I would recommend speaking with your plastic surgeon about it. Wearing a compression garment following surgery can also help to keep skin tight after surgery.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The answer to this question depends upon your anatomy and the skill of the surgeon.  Loose skin is a possibility after liposuction as lipo will not improve skin quality. There are some patients who have skin that is not perfect, but may respond well to liposuction alone.  A simple exam can determine if you fall into that category.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

If the the skin in the area of liposuction is loose or droopy to begin with, it is likely that it will become even worse after the operation.  Without an exam, it will not be possible to fully evaluate you and give you recommendations.

Ricardo Ventura, MD · Answer

Hello, good afternoon, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. it is not common this to happen at your weight and height, besides that you can consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that can tell you what to expect after seeing you.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

many factors go into how the skin will respond to lipo. In general, if you have loose skin, then it will likely stay a bit loose afterwards.

Milan Doshi, MS, MCh · Answer

Thank you for your question.Its difficult to answer such question without personal examination   As general guidelines
  If is skin is tight from the beginning  it usually doesn't hang.
 following liposuction,  especially vaser or laser assisted liposuction also tighten skin up to certain extent.
 Please consult board certified plastic surgeon and discuss 
 Best of Luck
 Dr Milan Doshi

Derby Sang Caputo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If  you have loose skin on the stomach and you perform a lipo without a tummy tuck you can expect loose skin to appear. It is a bigger decision to also go for a tt but the results will be so much better.Best of luck

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