Does the skin retract after liposuction? ✨
The answer depends on the patient’s skin quality.
Liposuction reduces excess fat and helps improve body contour. However, if skin elasticity is reduced, the skin may not retract enough after fat removal.
📌 Age, rapid weight changes, pregnancies, stretch marks, and skin quality all affect how well the skin adapts after liposuction.
That’s why we don’t evaluate only the amount of fat. We also assess whether the skin can recover properly.
💡 For some patients, liposuction may be enough. For others, procedures such as abdominoplasty, arm lift, or thigh lift may be more appropriate.
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