Second Liposuction treatment on same area?

How long should I wait before I can get another Liposuction on the same area to fix it? I read that some people see results after just 2 or three weeks. Idon't think that my surgeon took enough or any fat of my lower abs. I did have a seroma last week and my surgeon removed some of it, but I still see no difference.

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A: Wait at least 3-6 months before second Liposuction on same area

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, A seroma with liposuction is unusual and may affect your outcome. If more liposuction will be helpful (and this is not always,) I would wait 3-6 months. What does your doctor say?

A: Wait at least 4 months before you have revision liposuction.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! 1)  What I would do right away for someone with your story in our Manhattan practice, is get a sonogram of your abdomen.  That way you can tell if there other seromas that need to be aspirated.  A seroma that is not removed becomes a permanent lump. 2)  If there are no seromas, then I... more

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