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ellejan
4 years ago
Answered

Treatment options for loose skin after liposuction

I underwent reconstructive breast surgery 3 years ago due to breast cancer. Fat was removed from my stomach to enhance the new breasts. My stomach now has a small indentation, skin is a little loose, & there are dimples and folds when I bend. I’m fit and workout (5’3 and 115 lbs). My doctor said it’s not too noticeable and nothing should be done, but I’m very self conscious now. What can I do?

Procedure: Liposuction
Location: Orland Park, IL

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Lawrence Glassman
ASPS Surgeon

Treatment for residual loose skin and dents after liposuction include revision liposuction , in which, the residual fat is redistributed and the dents are released. This is not always successful. Other options include fat grafting to the dents and mini-abdominoplasty. Please remember, depending upon your exact situation, doing nothing may still be the best recommendation.

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Nelson Castillo

Thank you for sharing your question. Unfortunately without a series of pictures, or an in-person exam, it is difficult to provide the best treatment. In most cases of loose skin you will need to consider a tummy tuck procedure.

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Norman Bakshandeh
ASPS Surgeon

Your options are more liposuction with fat grafting to fix the indentations. However if the problem is excess skin then a skin excision is necessary

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