If fatty tissues are available, liposuction can decrease them. You may stand to get “thinner” with liposuction, but you don’t want to be too thin. A thin and even pad of fat on the skin flap is needed to keep you from looking weird.

Patients who have been “oversuctioned” tend to look “moth eaten.” The skin’s surface loses its even contour. In some cases a “cobblestone” appearance is seen. This is very hard to fix. Avoid it.

If you are looking for tightening of the tissues, liposuction isn’t it. In this case, skin resection and /or muscle tightening (like a Tummy Tuck) might be in order. Body Lift surgery is the category of skin tightening surgery in which tummy tuck surgery belongs. There are other body lifts named for the area in which they are employed.

Best Regards,

John Di Saia MD

To Your Beauty!

Dr. Alexander Sinclair
Plastic Surgery Beverly Hills