3 weeks after lipo. Loose skin around my belly button, will it tighten up on its on?

Question

My belly button and around it looks like a deflated balloon.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Susan.  I appreciate your concern, but it is still much too early to worry about redundant skin. It takes at least 4 to 6 months for all swelling to resolve and skin retraction to occur. Try to stay patient, continue wearing your elastic garment and keep in touch with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend following up with your Doctor about their protocol for post op care regarding skin tightening. I have my patients wear compression for 3-6 weeks straight then overnight for 3-6 months after their procedure. I also recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening (this is vital for optimal skin tightening), cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. Best, Dr. Emer

Dana Goldberg, MD · Answer

Skin can take months to fully tighten after liposuction. Without seeing a photo and knowing how loose the skin was before and how much fat was removed, it’s impossible to say whether it will tighten enough on its own for you to be happy with it. Continue wearing compression, and discuss this with your surgeon at your next appointment.  Good luck

Joseph Franklin, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.   Generally speaking, it takes several months to determine if the skin will tighten up after liposuction.   At this point, it is more watchful waiting to see what will happen.   Best of luck during your continued recovery period.

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