Although it presents satisfactory results, in most cases liposuction can present some complications such as sagging skin
A flaccidity it is a complication that can occur after liposuction, a cosmetic surgery that aims to eliminate excess localized fat.
According to the plastic surgeon Giosuè MontedonioTHE relaxation after liposuction It occurs due to the loss of support provided by the fat that previously filled the skin, leaving it devoid of collagen.
“If you remove a large amount of fat from an area, that region may ‘lose’ its filler and some sagging skin may occur in the future,” explains the full member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP).
Therefore, in addition to patients who have undergone large amounts of fat aspirated, those who have less collagen, or stretch marks, are smokers or spend a lot of time exposed to the sun – losing more fibers and collagen -, have a tendency to become flabby due to the quality of the lower skin.
“When the patient is younger, they have more collagen and more elastin, so the skin ends up retracting. But when the patient is older or when there is already a break or loss of elastic fibers, sagging of the remaining skin can occur ” , he adds.
Types of treatment
Sagging is an aspect that can cause discomfort, which is why there are measures and procedures that help reduce or solve this problem once and for all, underlines the specialist.
According to the plastic surgeon, when a lot of skin remains, Surgery is required to remove loose skin. However, when there is no excessive sagging, one option is to use devices to retract the skin.
These devices include BodyTite and Morpheus. BodyTite uses bipolar radio frequency which stimulates skin retraction. Morpheus is a radiofrequency device with gold-coated microneedles that improves skin quality. Apart from these, there are other devices that help in the treatment of sagging skin after liposuction.
“Renuvion uses radio frequency with a plasma jet, just like Argoplasma, which has the same purpose of stimulating skin retraction. Ultrasound devices such as Ultraformer and Liftera have a slightly more punctual result, but help combat sagging skin. In some cases, collagen biostimulators such as Sculptra and Radiesse can be used”, explains Josué.
How to avoid sagging after lipo?
To avoid sagging after liposuction, the plastic surgeon recommends following medical recommendations such as moisturizing the skin, using compression belts, surgical belts or channels, if indicated.
“It is essential to carry out the operation with a specialist professional expert in the technique, in a surgical center under anesthesia and in total safety. During a clinical examination, the specialist must identify whether liposuction is really indicated for the patient. In this way it will not be you take risks for no one. If you have very sagging skin, undergo liposuction and your sagging will get worse”, he concludes.
Source: Terra

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