Hello I had a highy volume (9,5 Liter) 5 weeks ago - my legs are really good looking but my belly has unattractive dimplings and a large inclusion. It seems as if the skin would bei totaly adapted to the muscle. Below, there seems to be a little bit of fat left... Is there a chance to correct the unattractive features? I'm really scared of having such an ugly belly forever... Thank you for answering! Cara from Germany
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April 17, 2016
Answer: 5 weeks after liposuction of my belly - ugly dimpling. Is there a chance to correct the unattractive features?
Dear Curious_Inquirer,Generally, 700-800 cc of fat removed from the flanks and love handles, with or without belly fat liposuction, can result in a significant improvement in shape and contour. Generally, small amounts of aspirated fat, under one litre of fat, does not result in much weight loss...
I hope you have discussed your concerns with your surgeon and been checked for any actual pockets of fluid, as opposed to having swelling in the tissues. I tell my patients that it takes weeks for the tissue swelling to completely resolve, sometimes even months for the final contours to be...
Chronic seromas are rare after liposuction. They may occur more often with laser liposuction. A small seroma (3 to 5 cc) should not contribute to irregularities but if it gets larger you may need a drain placed. Most seromas resolve within 2 months of surgery so hang in there and follow...
