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Liposuction Incision Scars

asked 3 years ago by NeutralGround in Brooklyn, NY
Latest answer by Matthew Schulman, MD
Question viewed 2,174 times
Tags: incision, scar, surgery scar

I don't like the symmetry of the Liposuction scars because they obviously look like surgical scars. How do plastic surgeons choose Liposuction incision sites?. Is it possible to make different incisions other than the ones that are common?

2 answers to Liposuction Incision Scars

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Liposuction incisions

Generally, the incisions are very small and placed in hidden areas. Sometimes, depending on the area, the incisions cannot be hidden. In these situations, I think you make a great point. Many surgeons (myself included) think that symmetric scars are a tell-tale sign of liposuction and place them in a staggered fashion so that they are not as noticeable. I think this is one situation where symmetry (of the incision placement) is bad.
Matthew Schulman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Great question

You have picked up on one of the side effects of standard liposuction treatment. Usually ,incision placement is based on where the liposuction is performed and what needs to be done to access these areas and where the incisions can be placed so they are hidden, as in creases or folds or previous scars. However, scars that are visible can certainly be a telltale sign for the exact reasons you mentions. People are quite knowledgeable about cosmetic surgery and scars can tip off observers.... more
Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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