Wait at least 4 months before you have revision liposuction.

George J. Beraka, MD answers: Second Liposuction treatment on same area?

How long should I wait before I can get another Liposuction on the same area to fix it? I read that some people see results after just 2 or three weeks. Idon't think that my surgeon took enough or any fat of my lower abs. I did have a seroma last week and my surgeon removed some of it, but I still see no difference.


George J. Beraka, MD
6 months ago

Hi!

1)  What I would do right away for someone with your story in our Manhattan practice, is get a sonogram of your abdomen.  That way you can tell if there other seromas that need to be aspirated.  A seroma that is not removed becomes a permanent lump.

2)  If there are no seromas, then I would send you for lymphatic drainage massage, which can really improve smoothness and contour.

3)  You will know the final result in 4 months.  By that time, the swelling is gone, and all the fat atrophy has taken place.  After 4 months, you can have a revision if you don't like the result.  As with all cosmetic surgery, good technique is everything.

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