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Is Liposuction Right Choice To Reduce The Hanging Skin In Abdomen?

Yes. I am a 72 year old female with a large amount of hanging skin from my lower abdomen. I am seriously thinking about having liposuction and/or a tummy tuck. I have a terrible time getting pants to fit. I also have back issues which I think, would benefit from liposuction or a tummy tuck. I live in CT. Can you advise me.
Tue, 28 Oct 2014
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If it's primarily hanging skin and not a large fat pad, liposuction will not help and may even make things worse. In that case a tummy tuck would be the way to go. Consider a tummy tuck a sort of facelift for the stomach. Liposuction removes fat but does nothing for loose skin. Hope this answers your question.
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Is Liposuction Right Choice To Reduce The Hanging Skin In Abdomen?

If it s primarily hanging skin and not a large fat pad, liposuction will not help and may even make things worse. In that case a tummy tuck would be the way to go. Consider a tummy tuck a sort of facelift for the stomach. Liposuction removes fat but does nothing for loose skin. Hope this answers your question.