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Redo Vaser Liposuction Abdomen and Flanks
asked 10 months ago by vancouver in vancouver, bc
Latest answer by Edwin Ishoo, MD
Question viewed 229 times
Tags: 2 years post-op, recovery, redo, revision
I had vaser liposuction on my abdomen and flanks 18 months ago. The doctor took out 1000 with solution. Didn't notice any difference -- in fact, it looked like my stomach got bigger ( everywhere else is the same)! He wants to do a redo since I can still grab a lot of fat. Question-- is it much more painful the second time around? What about the recovery? First time around I was swollen for many months.
3 answers to Redo Vaser Liposuction Abdomen and Flanks
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Redo VASER liposuction
Not knowing your BMI, age or even gender it is difficult to tell if the initial procedure was performed adequately given that only 1000 cc of fat was removed. Frequently if there is a firm fullness in the treatment area, I suspect an undetected seroma or fluid collection that encapsulated. VASER- assisted liposuction can be repeated but there may be extensive fibrosis or scar tissue which may cause an unpredictable healing and be difficult to perform well under only tumescent liposuction and...
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Redo Vaser Liposuction Abdomen and Flanks
Something sounds unusual I would obtain some other opinions before repeating the "Vaser" with this surgeon. I might consider Smart Lipo TRIPLEX.
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Vaser assisted liposuction can safely be repeated.
Vaser assisted liposuction can certainly be repeated, and in fact, it works very well in areas that have previously been suctioned. I do not think the pain would be worse than the first time. There are several variables which should be considered when evaluating your previous experience and in pondering your next step. What kind of anestesia was used; how long did you use compression; how soon did you resume normal activity; are you helping the result with exercise and diet?...
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