I have a few areas that I can not get rid of it tighten with normal daily exercise. I'm okay with my stretch marks staying, all I want is the bulges gone and a flat tummy. Afraid after lipo that my stomach with be filled with saggy skin and look worse than before the procedure. Doctor says skin will tighten after lip and be flat, but I would like a second opinion on if this is true.
Answer: Liposuction healing I feel that most patients who have liposuction will have their skin loosen a bit due to volume loss, and tighten a bit due to healing and dermal contraction. This ends up with the skin being about the same tightness as pre op with the bulges gone. You could have a flat tummy after lipo, if you have flat muscles layer under your fat. Discuss with your surgeon.
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Answer: Liposuction healing I feel that most patients who have liposuction will have their skin loosen a bit due to volume loss, and tighten a bit due to healing and dermal contraction. This ends up with the skin being about the same tightness as pre op with the bulges gone. You could have a flat tummy after lipo, if you have flat muscles layer under your fat. Discuss with your surgeon.
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Answer: Will Lipo Leave Stretched Skin? An exam would be required to see how much loose skin you have, the amount of elasticity your skin has and how much fat will be removed to be able to answer your question. Most patients are near normal weight and desire permanent contour changes. Patients with average weight, localized fat collections, and healthy elastic skin are the best candidates for liposuction. Obesity, cellulite, or loose, sagging, and inelastic skin are several conditions which may tend towards less desirable results. In fact, these problems may be worsened by liposuction. Unfortunately, many individuals performing liposuction are not trained in other techniques of body contouring and may not have the experience to recognize that a different procedure (such as a tummy tuck) may provide a better result for the patient. Suction Assisted Lipectomy (SAL) may be used in conjunction with other body contouring procedures, such as breast reduction, tummy tuck, thigh lift, or facelift.
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Answer: Will Lipo Leave Stretched Skin? An exam would be required to see how much loose skin you have, the amount of elasticity your skin has and how much fat will be removed to be able to answer your question. Most patients are near normal weight and desire permanent contour changes. Patients with average weight, localized fat collections, and healthy elastic skin are the best candidates for liposuction. Obesity, cellulite, or loose, sagging, and inelastic skin are several conditions which may tend towards less desirable results. In fact, these problems may be worsened by liposuction. Unfortunately, many individuals performing liposuction are not trained in other techniques of body contouring and may not have the experience to recognize that a different procedure (such as a tummy tuck) may provide a better result for the patient. Suction Assisted Lipectomy (SAL) may be used in conjunction with other body contouring procedures, such as breast reduction, tummy tuck, thigh lift, or facelift.
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December 13, 2014
Answer: Debating on liposuction (tumescent), will skin be flat after or have saggy skin everywhere and look worse? You may be a good candidate for liposuction, but pictures or an exam would be necessary to evaluate you. Your choice of surgeon will be the key factor in your result. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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December 13, 2014
Answer: Debating on liposuction (tumescent), will skin be flat after or have saggy skin everywhere and look worse? You may be a good candidate for liposuction, but pictures or an exam would be necessary to evaluate you. Your choice of surgeon will be the key factor in your result. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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October 5, 2014
Answer: Skin loose Without an examination, it is impossible to tell whether your skin will be loose after liposuction. Some degree of tightening is possible after liposuction. If you are seeking a second opinion, post some photos are consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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October 5, 2014
Answer: Skin loose Without an examination, it is impossible to tell whether your skin will be loose after liposuction. Some degree of tightening is possible after liposuction. If you are seeking a second opinion, post some photos are consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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September 25, 2014
Answer: Make sure you go to a doctor that can talk to you about lipo vs tummy tuck traditional lipo in itself will not tighten the skin dramatically. If your skin has stretch marks, it may have lost its elasticity and while lipo is possible, caution is needed.I find that plastic surgeons that do both tummy tucks and lipo will give you the best advice, as opposed to "lipo shops" that tell everyone their skin is going to tighten even when they may be better served with a tuck.get a few in-person consults, and go with the majority opinion.good luck.
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September 25, 2014
Answer: Make sure you go to a doctor that can talk to you about lipo vs tummy tuck traditional lipo in itself will not tighten the skin dramatically. If your skin has stretch marks, it may have lost its elasticity and while lipo is possible, caution is needed.I find that plastic surgeons that do both tummy tucks and lipo will give you the best advice, as opposed to "lipo shops" that tell everyone their skin is going to tighten even when they may be better served with a tuck.get a few in-person consults, and go with the majority opinion.good luck.
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