Right now you are only 3 months after liposuction. Although the majority of swelling is probably gone, there is still some time to heal. Cellulite can be improved sometimes by local fat injection release of the fibrous attachments, and some laser procedures.
Can skin rippling and cellulite post-Liposuction be eliminated?
I had Liposuction done 12 weeks ago. I'm 35, 5'8 and pre-op I weighed 141.7lbs. Fat was removed from my outer and inner thighs, lovehandles and knees. I must admit that looking at my body (fully clothed) in a mirror right after surgery and before the appearance of the swelling the results were impressive beyond imagination.
Now, my feelings are rather mixed about having the liposuction. My appearance has improved greatly, and I get very encouraging feedback from my friends, but I'm not happy with my body when I see me naked. My cellulite now seems more pronounced and there still are bulging areas, not as bulging as they used to be, but my body contour is not completely trimmed either. Apart from that my hips seem to have dropped, and the skin, when pinched, seems to be loosely connected to the underlying muscle. It feels as if I have the body of a woman 10 years younger and the skin of a woman 15 years older.
Are all these problems to be expected after liposuction? I'd also like to know if there's anything I can do to help treat those problem areas? Will any additional treatments (like mesotherapy, lipomassages) help, and up to what extent?
5 answers to “Can skin rippling and cellulite...”
A: New Laser Liposuction Technology Can Smooth Skin and Tighten Skin after Old Style Liposuction
Dear C_Pan, Your experience is very common following traditional liposuction. Most patients who have had liposuction are very happy with the fat removal and the improvement in body contour. However, as many as 20% of people who have had a successful liposuction report skin irregularities, lumps, bumps, and... more
A: choose options carefully
Unfortunately some people experience what you have when the skin lacks enough elasticity to shrink evenly after lipo. Your options are fairly limited because in general cellulite treatment is not yet a perfect science. You may wish to see someone who has experience with Thermage cellulite treatment, or the... more
A: Be patient!
Most people are pretty stable in their recovery from liposuction at three months. Some take longer. Final results from liposuction require healthy contraction of the scar produced under the skin. This can take a long time to finalize. If you have questions go see your surgeon and voice your concerns. I have... more
A: Thermage can tighten the skin of the thighs.
To C_Pan, Hi! I am glad that you stress the positive. You have a good attitude and will do well. Here are some facts: 1) It takes 4 months to see the final result of liposuction. So don't contemplate anything for at least another month. 2) Liposuction should not cause... more
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