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It's Been 6 Months Since Liposuction on my Tummy and It Still Looks the Same. What is Wrong?

stomach, back and flanks

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abdomen flanks no change no results 6 months post-op

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No visible change after Liposuction....?

I have heard this question several times from patients who have had liposuction done awake in a physicians office. The most common reason for this is that there was only a small amount of fat removed. Frequently this from patients who have smart lipo or other laser liposuction procedures which are often done awake. If a large volume of fat was removed, then you have to be smaller unless you have gained weight. The other thing which happens sometimes is people... more

6 Months after Liposuction and No Change

I liposuction 5 liters out at a time in most patients, and the transformation is dramatic. You should find out the volume of lipoaspirate. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

No change after liposuction

To answer this question, pre and post op photos would be beneficial. The first question is whether you have gained weight after liposuction. In many cases, I find that there is a bit of amnesia; patients can forget how much bulging they had preoperatively--until they review their own photos and are able to appreciate the difference. If you are unhappy, then return to your plastic surgeon for re-evaluation with specific questions. Best of luck.

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