Not enough fat removed after Liposuction?

As I understand your question, you are less than a week after surgery; and therefore still in the "Swelling" phase. I make sure patients understand that the first week after surgery is fraught with swelling and bruising. The second week starts the resolution phase at which point... more

 It is hard to be sure what your condition is presently. In that light I would encourage you to find a different Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and have a complete reanalysis. You may just need further liposuction. You may just need a scar revision or you may need liposuction and a full abdominal tummy... more

At three days post liposuction the swelling that you see is fluid and post operative swelling. It will take 6 weeks to 3 months for you to be able to see the effects of your liposuction surgery

 The area that you are concerned about often needs excision to remove the redundant tissue that overhangs the old scar. Liposuction can help, but like in your case it did not give you the desired result.  However, the firmness will soften with time as the swelling subsides.    

Since you have just had liposuction, you should give it time (3-6 months) for all the swelling to improve. After that, you can reassess the situation and decide on a plan. If the scar is still stuck down, then a consultation with a good plastic surgeon can help you decide on the right course. Given your... more

Hi! I know this is not what you want to hear, but I don't think you had the right operation.  In Manhattan, we commonly see this "shelf" or  fullness or "muffin top" just above the C section scar, and it bothers women a lot.   It is easily corrected with a mini... more

A low transverse incision such as a c-section scar can heal very well as my colleagues in OB have shown. Unfortunately some will develop a tethering of the skin to the deeper tissues forming a bulge or fold above and over the c-section scar. The tethering produces the impression of excess fat over the scar,... more

If it is about one year after your surgery. You waited enough that was good, but you need a visit by a plastic surgeon for evaluation of your complaints.

Dear Morena You have waited a full year since your liposuction.  This is plenty of time to allow this area to heal.  Clearly you have an issue.  Without a personal examination, it is difficult to know precisely what the issue is.  Gynecologic surgeons (not all fortunately) are apparently... more

I agree entirely with Dr. Shaefer. You most likely would benefit from a scar revision. Sometimes the problem is not the fat but a tight adherent scar similar to a tight belt that causes bulges. The scar has an absence of fat making the area immediately above it seem more prominent. By undergoing scar revision,... more