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Worried About Side Effects of Abdominal Liposuction? Check the Possibility of Dents, Asymmetry, and Sagging

청담오케이의원 · 청담오케이의원 성현주 원장 · May 20, 2026

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Original post date: May 20, 2026

Translated at: May 20, 2026 at 7:16 AM

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※ This article is content provided for medical information purposes.

It is not subject to review under Article 56, Paragraph 2 and Article 57 of the Medical Service Act, and is not a post created for advertising purposes.

Hello,

I am Director Sung Hyun-ju of Cheongdam OK Clinic.

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▶ Full member of the Korean Academy of Aesthetic Surgery (KACS)
▶ Full member of the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity (KSSO)
▶ Full member of the Korean Association for the Study of Obesity and Aesthetic Body Contouring (KAAM)
▶ Full member of the Korean Society of Liposuction Surgery (KSSL)
▶ Full member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery (KSAS)

Among people considering abdominal liposuction,

the anticipation of changes in body lines

is often accompanied by concern about side effects.

In particular, some people keep searching

because they are worried about dents, asymmetry,

or sagging skin.

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Liposuction is known as a procedure that

removes unnecessary fat layers,

but

changes in the recovery process may differ

depending on the current skin elasticity,

fat layer thickness, and body type characteristics.

Table of Contents
1. Why dents are discussed after abdominal liposuction2. Why people talk about the possibility of asymmetry3. Why it is necessary to check the possibility of sagging skin4. What is checked during the recovery process
  1. Why dents are discussed after abdominal liposuction

When looking at liposuction reviews,

you may come across comments about unevenness

or a sunken feeling.

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This is sometimes described in cases where

the fat layer was not evenly smoothed out,

or where changes in skin adhesion occurred

during the recovery process.

In particular, if there is a large difference in the original fat layer thickness

or if skin elasticity has significantly declined,

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the surface changes may appear more noticeable.

That is why, before the procedure,

a lot of cases involve checking the current fat distribution

and skin condition together.

  1. Why people talk about the possibility of asymmetry

The abdomen is naturally an area where there can be differences

in left-right fat volume and muscle-use habits.

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So even after the procedure,

there are cases where people say they felt subtle differences

between the left and right sides.

In particular, during the early stage when swelling remains,

one side may feel firmer

or the line difference may appear more pronounced.

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However, the recovery process varies from person to person,

and the pattern of change may differ as time passes.

  1. Why it is necessary to check the possibility of sagging skin

At abdominal liposuction consultations,

the reason skin elasticity is considered important

is also because of this.

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In cases where the amount of fat was large,

or where the skin was significantly stretched, such as after childbirth,

after the fat is reduced,

people may also say that sagging became more noticeable.

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That is why skin elasticity and the degree of abdominal laxity

are often checked together.

In some cases,

the importance of wearing compression garments

and recovery management is also explained.

  1. What is checked during the recovery process

After abdominal liposuction,

swelling, a pulling sensation, or a dull, muscle-soreness-like feeling

may appear temporarily.

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There are also cases where the skin feels firm to the touch

or sensation feels reduced.

These changes can occur during the recovery process,

and the duration may vary from person to person.

So for a certain period of time,

it is important to avoid strenuous exercise and strong stimulation,

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and to check the current recovery status.

If you are considering abdominal liposuction,

rather than looking only at before-and-after changes,

I recommend checking your current skin elasticity,

fat layer condition, and recovery management as well.

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