Correcting dent on leg after Liposuction?

I had Liposuction on my thighs for contouring my legs more, but one leg ended up with a dent on the side that is very noticeable. Have had fat grafting by the doctor twice to try to fix it, but it didn't work. Do I have any other options? I can't wear a bathing suit or anything that will reveal my upper thigh because the dent looks like a leg deformity. I've even told people that it was a cyst I had removed.

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A: Contour Irregularity after liposuction

Matthew Schulman, MD

I get asked all the time about the various techniques for liposuction and which is better (traditional, power-assisted, tumescent, laser, etc.).  The high incidence of contour irregularities such as lumps, bumps, dents, and tunnel marks, demonstrate that the most important thing is surgeon selection.... more

A: fat injection your best bet but sculptra may provide temporary relief

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Fat injection or fat grafting is likely to be your best option and you may want to give it another try perhaps with another physician. Fillers may provide temporary relief and Sculptra is likely to provide you with the best result. Some permanent fillers are currently undue investigation by the fda but may not... more

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