Hello Doctors, I had microaire power assisted Lipo using a tumescent technique done on August 6th. I still feel heavier but what is concerning me the most is the lose skin I have around my midsection. I feel my tummy looks worse then when I started. The doctor took out 750cc. I had stubborn fat, and was close to my ideal weight before the surgery. My doctor did a great job, I am just concerned that this is a permanent thing. Should my skin tight up?
February 9, 2015
Answer: Impact of Liposuction on Skin By removing 750cc of fat, you now have some empty space in your belly where the fat used to be. The skin ideally should come in to some degree to fill that empty space. However, if you have had pregnancies or weight fluctuations in the past, your skin elasticity may not be that great and the skin won't come in all the way.You will probably get some further skin contraction to a certain degree, but it likely won't be significantly different than it is now (maybe another 15-30% improvement may still be coming). Wear the compression garment as best you can and hope that the skin elasticity will allow your skin to contract as much as possible. If that doesn't work, you may need a full tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck.Good Luck
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February 9, 2015
Answer: Impact of Liposuction on Skin By removing 750cc of fat, you now have some empty space in your belly where the fat used to be. The skin ideally should come in to some degree to fill that empty space. However, if you have had pregnancies or weight fluctuations in the past, your skin elasticity may not be that great and the skin won't come in all the way.You will probably get some further skin contraction to a certain degree, but it likely won't be significantly different than it is now (maybe another 15-30% improvement may still be coming). Wear the compression garment as best you can and hope that the skin elasticity will allow your skin to contract as much as possible. If that doesn't work, you may need a full tummy tuck or mini tummy tuck.Good Luck
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October 1, 2014
Answer: Smartlipo will help tighten your skin Smartlipo is a minimally invasive procedure that will remove unwanted fat deposits while tightening the skin. While you are healing you will wear a compression garment to help with any swelling that may occur. Give yourself time to heal before seeing your final results. Good luck!
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October 1, 2014
Answer: Smartlipo will help tighten your skin Smartlipo is a minimally invasive procedure that will remove unwanted fat deposits while tightening the skin. While you are healing you will wear a compression garment to help with any swelling that may occur. Give yourself time to heal before seeing your final results. Good luck!
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