Contour Irregularities After Liposuction? (photo)

My legs were smooth and pretty . I had lipisuction done to remove some pos- baby fat . Now it's like I have a depression there ( both legs). I weight about 114 pounds 5 4" . I really don't have a lot body fat .i consider myself a pretty girl with ugly legs :-( what can be done???

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Contour Irregularities after Liposuction

Contour irregularities after liposuction could potentially be treated with fat grafting, but an exam would be mandatory. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Liposuction Dents

Your photos are a little difficult to assess but I can see some dents. How far out are you. Liposuction can leave some contour irregularities. We would need good pre and post of photos to assess. Go and see your surgeon. If you are satisfied, work with him or her and solve the problem. If not satisfied, obtain 100% of your records including all operation reports and photos. Doctors must release all of your records to you. That is... more

Depressions post lipo

This can happen and if you are several months out then it probably won't go away on its own and you may need to have soem fat grafts performed to help fill these depressed areas in.

Contour issues of legs after lipo

Contour irregularities can happen after lipo or can be magnified by liposuction. An exam in person will help determine would if anything can be done.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Contour Irregularity Correction

You didn't say how long it has been but fortunately many small contour irregularities go away on their own. It may take three to six months. If it persists after that, you many need to have treatment. For correction, the borders are suctioned with a micro-cannula. These very small instruments remove the fat at the edge causing the ridge. The treatment can be done under local anesthesia in the doctor's office making it affordable and easy. Your doctor will normally agree to do this at... more